Mobile Security: 5 Ways Retailers Can Protect Mobile Transactions From Fraud

Assessing the Mobile Threat
The most common mobile security threats have been adapted from proven cybercrime techniques in the financial and e-commerce markets. Like the crooks in other channels, mobile cybercriminals capture credit card numbers, gift card data and other sensitive customer information. The effectiveness of mobile-based cyber attacks is supported by a misperception that mobile devices are more secure than other platforms.