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When most people think about cybersecurity threats, they picture complex ransomware groups, government-backed hackers, or high-profile data leaks splashed across the headlines. But the reality is that some of the most damaging risks often come from the devices we least expect—the small, everyday gadgets quietly sitting in homes and offices.
Mobile security is no longer an afterthought—it’s a frontline battlefield. In 2024, cybercriminals have doubled down on smartphones as their weapon of choice, and Android devices are bearing the brunt of this shift. According to DigiAlert’s analysis of recent threat intelligence, Android dropper apps—malicious applications disguised as legitimate tools—have emerged as the primary delivery mechanism for SMS-based malware.
In cybersecurity, the most dangerous attacks are not always the ones that arrive with flashy ransomware notes or obvious malware signatures. Increasingly, the most damaging threats are the ones that look entirely ordinary. They slip under the radar, disguised as everyday processes or, even worse, cloaked in the trust we place in our own tools.
A new and concerning trend highlights this shift: attackers are weaponizing Velociraptor, an open-source forensic and incident response tool, to infiltrate networks and exfiltrate data.
