Mobile device vulnerabilities and exploits

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The following are examples of mobile device vulnerabilities and exploits:

Location snooping: Activation of Internet Protocol (IP)/browser tracking to monitor location.

Extortion via ransomware: A method of extortion where malware is placed on a phone that prevents the phone from being used until a ransom is received

Participating in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks as part of a botnet: Hijacking the phone to participate in mass attacks on a third-party network-for example, by sending out Domain Name System (DNS) or Network Time Protocol (NTP) requests

Posting to social media sites: Typically done to harass or embarrass the user

SMS redirection: Used for eavesdropping and potential extortion

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1. Which vulnerabilities or exploits are likely to impact consumers more than organizations? Why?

2. Which vulnerabilities or exploits are likely to impact organizations more than consumers? Why?

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