According to a recent report released by a mobile device security company, mobile versions of social networks and websites using WordPress were two of the major targets for malware in the past quarter, Smart Company reported.

According to a recently released study from a mobile device management company, the number of malicious attacks continued to increase drastically in 2011, with mobile platforms such as Google's Android operating system becoming more prone to be attacked by cybercriminals.

In a recent report cited by ZDNet, statistics showed that 80 percent of Fortune 100 companies have adopted iPads and 88 of the Fortune 100 are deploying iPhones to employees for work purposes.

Executives from some of the largest companies across the world recently came together to identify four main concerns related to computer security in 2012 at an advisory meeting.

According to Gartner, 90 percent of organizations will support applications on smartphones by 2014 and 80 percent of businesses will support a workforce that uses tablets by 2013.

Even the most tech-savvy users don't always take necessary safety precautions when it comes to mobile devices, according to a recent survey.

Mobile devices are often praised for their convenience, but with convenience comes a cost, which many people are finding out when they receive their phone bills.

Mobile banking is becoming more convenient and accessible to consumers. With an increase in mobile banking being seen across the country, mobile app security is receiving more attention from both customers and banking institutions.

Businesses are slowly moving away from using BlackBerry devices as much as they have in the past, which the bring your own device trend is being credited for.

Physicians and hospital staff are constantly looking for new innovations to help them better serve patients, whether through treatment, diagnosis or customer service.

Mobile device users who utilize their smartphones and tablets for their own personal use and business purposes have to be savvy about downloading applications to their devices, according to a study.

Mobile device security is becoming more prevalent in businesses across the country, which is spurring hackers to find new ways to infiltrate systems.

In an effort to increase productivity, the Boeing Company, one of the leading manufacturers of commercial airplanes, recently jumped into the mobile phone business, developing a mobile device that will compete with other highly secured communication devices.

With bring your own device programs taking off, Insurance & Technology recently described three secrets to the new trend that might make it easier for IT departments to secure mobile devices.

Recently released studies on mobile devices have found that designers of smartphones and tablet PCs may have failed to fully account for possible security and privacy implications.

Christopher Irion, founder and CEO of the company e-Cycle, announced the launch of a campaign that will encourage businesses to implement responsible reuse and recycling as a significant aspect of their mobile security strategies.

The U.S. Department of Defense is attempting to stay ahead of the technology curve.

Tech industry leaders recently gathered for a major conference in San Francisco, where they debated the future of enterprise technology, got a glimpse of innovative products and shared some of their biggest concerns.

The number of people using smartphones and tablets is increasing daily, with America and the rest of the world moving into a more technologically advanced era in which personal devices are being used for work purposes.

According to the source, 49 percent of security breaches occur in the business sector, and have cost the healthcare industry approximately $6.5 billion annually.

Making purchases from a smartphone is convenient and fun - and potentially dangerous.

Smartphone users who use their personal mobile devices for business purposes have become more aware lately of the threats posed to mobile device security.

Verizon Communications recently released its "2012 Data Breach Investigations Report," which revealed a dramatic rise in what the company calls "hacktivism," or cyberhacking used to advance political and social objectives.

With innovative mobile devices like Apple's new iPad hitting the market and the threat of mobile malware and hacker attacks increasing, you may be wondering "How smart is my mobile device management strategy?"

The U.S. General Services Administration recently participated in Telework Week, during which more than 6,400 GSA employees, representing about 50 percent of the agency's workforce, worked from home or other remote locations.

The Katy Independent School District in Texas recently supplied all fifth graders with HTC Droid Incredible phones from Verizon.

The U.S. military is known for keeping things classified and only releasing information on a need-to-know basis.

Wondering where everyone has been? Chances are good your missing friends, family and work colleagues have been camped out in front of an Apple store.

Recent advancements in technology have led to mobile devices that can use a system of automatically generated one-off passwords.

According to the "2012 Top Technology Initiatives Survey" conducted by the American Institute of CPAs, certified public accountants, like other business professionals, are learning how to benefit from the new trends in mobile technology.

With the rapid increase in malware threats, security and privacy concerns are now affecting what consumers buy and where they do business, according to a recently released study from public relations firm Edelman.

Mobile device users are coming to the conclusion that security for their smartphones or tablets is necessary, especially if they are using it for business purposes.

Companies are accelerating policies to ensure the security of enterprise mobile devices, which are being used for increasingly diverse purposes, thanks in no small part to applications.

With the "bring your own device" trend gaining momentum across the country, a soon to be released survey by a mobile security solutions company showed the scope of threats faced by mobile devices.

Mobile threats have been the focus of the RSA Conference occurring in San Francisco, with mobile security experts and companies discussing malware and hacker attacks that have been seen at an increased level across many industries.

The entire country is seeing new trends allowing employees to use their personal mobile devices for work purposes, which could result in security breaches, putting a premium on users securing their devices.

Security on mobile devices is being improved, leading IT department to have greater confidence in mobile device management systems.

Hackers are becoming more advanced in their methods of delivering malware and otherwise compromising the security of mobile devices. A new security gap that was recently discovered in smartphones has been found to expose the user's location, texts and emails, according to a mobile security expert.

Google's Android recently became the most popular smartphone software among consumers, at the same time the company is taking steps to tighten its security protocols.

A recently released survey conducted a networking vendor that sells enterprise wireless LAN and edge access networking equipment revealed that most of the hospitals in the United States are in support of bring your own device policies and are embracing the strategy.

Following increased mobile device usage by the Department of Health and Human Services, the government agency announced the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for State 2 Meaningful Use, which is an attempt to eliminate potential breaches of patient data on mobile devices.

A recently released survey conducted by Government Health IT showed that security risks are increasing for health IT and computer security professionals.

With smartphone users looking for ways to fully secure their shared personal and work mobile devices, a leading global provider of mobile internet services recently released a list of the top three threats for malware in 2012.

With mobile device use increasing at companies throughout the country, InformationWeek recently released a list of the top seven ways to improve enterprise mobile device security.

The latest IT report from Richard Day Research showed that IT investments in hardware and software might reach record highs, with the number of Americans using smartphones and other mobile devices for work purposes increasing daily.

Bring your own device programs are becoming increasingly popular. Workers benefit from added flexibility and the convenience of having a single device for work and personal use.

With the use of mobile devices to store and access patients' private data and health files, mobile device management is more important than ever.

The "bring your own device" trend is beginning to expand even more in workplaces across the country.

New technology is being introduced rapidly for mobile devices, which are being used for everything from GPS systems to gaming, from tracking personal finances to business purposes.

Smartphones and tablets are becoming increasingly popular around the country as the "bring your own device" trend has taken off.

The Bring Your Own Device trend has placed a significant amount of pressure on IT departments that were less worried about mobile device management when employers supplied workers with company mobile devices, as opposed to allowing them to use personal devices for business purposes.

As it is in many other sectors, mobile computing is becoming a "new normal" for federal employees, with mobile device management being a significant factor in keeping government data secure.

The National Security Agency recently announced it will soon allow employees to use mobile devices, once the agency develops a secure and advanced mobile device management strategy for keeping documents and private information out of the hands of hackers, InformationWeek recently reported.

Those who use their Android mobile devices daily for personal and business purposes might consider purchasing a mobile device management or security system after learning about malicious hacker attacks.

A global leader in data protection recently released the results of its State of the Channel Authentication survey.

Businesses are overhauling many of their IT protocols in light of the increasing popularity of Bring Your Own Device initiatives.

Credit unions and other organizations in the financial services industry are increasingly embracing bring-your-own-device policies in an effort to improve employee flexibility and operational efficiency.

A recently released study from a business technology solutions and managed services provider showed that IT administrators and business executives are embracing the idea of the consumerization of IT and BYOD.

IT groups are attempting to keep up with the new technologies and mobile device management offers help in keeping pace with the growing number of mobile devices.

Americans are using mobile devices now in astounding numbers, as made evident by a report from Pew Internet and American Life Project, which discovered close to 90 percent of Americans are now using cellphones, tablets or some similar type of computerized gadget.

Smartphone users are taking advantage of the many different applications and other software available to them through technology that seems to be updated daily.

An IT security solutions company recently conducted a survey of 768 IT professionals in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, which revealed Apple iOS is the most commonly used mobile platform in corporate environments.

Increased mobile device usage presents advantages and challenges for businesses that are beginning to allow their employees to use their personal devices for work purposes.

As the healthcare industry is beginning to use more mobile technology to make advancements in the treatment and diagnosis of conditions, mobile device security concerns are spurring the industry to look into potential solutions.

With the emergence of the "Bring Your Own Device" trend, mobile device management has been at the forefront of IT departments' concerns.

The Department of Defense recently announced it will begin to distribute mobile devices to military officials and other employees, and the department is now exploring ways to keep confidential U.S. government information secure through mobile device management.

InformationWeek recently released its list of "Security Trends to Watch In 2012," pointing out the top concerns in mobile device management and describing some of the software being developed to deal with mobile security issues.

Apple's iPad remains the top seller among tablets despite competition from challengers in 2011, including Amazon's Kindle Fire and the Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Given the emergence of new technology and companies trying to cut costs, businesses that once supplied mobile devices to employees to be used exclusively for work purposes are now allowing employees to use their own mobile devices.

Mobile device security might be of utmost importance to Americans in the coming months after hearing security experts predictions that 2012 will be a record-breaking year for cyberattacks on smartphones.

Between smartphones and tablets, BYOD and corporate owned, 3G or LTE, organizations have many choices to make when it comes to enterprise mobility. However, the question of mobilizing a workforce is one where organizations have had little difficulty in coming to a decision.

Enterprise mobility can come with a hefty price tag - when factoring in devices, mobile applications and wireless contracts - which is why it's necessary to track every dollar spent on a program.

No industry appears to be beyond the reach of consumerization and enterprise mobility's bring-your-own-device trend, as a recent report from Information Management highlighted the fact that many banks are now allowing employees to bring smartphones and tablets from home.

Smartphones and tablets topped the wish lists of many people this holiday season, as they asked loved ones for the latest and greatest in mobile technology. Now, it's up to chief information officers to begin dealing with what is almost certain to be a flood of new consumer devices.

Making the right choice when selecting a mobile device management solution is now critical for modern organizations, as their options for supporting both company- and employee-owned smartphones and tablets have grown dramatically during the past several years.

Small- and medium-sized businesses are constantly on the lookout for technologies that will improve efficiency and give them a better shot at keeping up with their larger competition.

A recent Network World was anything but subtle in predicting the impact enterprise mobility will have on IT departments as 2012 kicks into high gear. According to Ann Bednarz, employee use of smartphones and tablets - consumer-based devices in many cases - will lead to "mayhem."

In years past, the main issue with working from the road was a lack of access to the information needed to complete a job or close out a sale. Employees were in essence working blind, with payphones serving as their only means of communicating with the office.

The bring-your-own-device enterprise mobility trend is one of those enterprise technology influences that moves fast, often far quicker than companies can keep up with.

Joining others in trying to predict what's to come in 2012 in terms of enterprise technology, news provider CIOL recently released its list of areas that companies figure to prioritize during the next 12 months. It's no surprise that various aspects of mobility will be top trends.

Enterprise IT nonprofit ISACA recently announced that three major trends will shape companies in 2012, and two of them address enterprise mobility directly.

Any small company looking to get off the ground or expand in 2012 should at least the explore the possibility of deploying tablets for enterprise mobility. According to a recent report from ZDNet, the devices will be among the top essential technologies for such companies next year.

Dr. John Halamka recently contributed a report for the the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality’s Web Morbidity and Mortality online journal, detailing his experience with mobile devices at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

The Department of Homeland Security's National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center recently released a report showing how the portability and remote connectivity of mobile devices will only benefit the healthcare industry.

Mobile device security came to the forefront of the conversation recently at the seventh annual ITWeb Security Summit in Johannesberg, South Africa.

With companies looking for reliable mobile device management solutions to protect the iPhones, iPads, Androids and other devices connected to their networks, the cloud could be the answer to a more simplified process for IT departments.

Adoption of Bring Your Own Device is picking up steam at small businesses throughout the country and around the world.

American Express and Isis recently announced a joint venture to make the credit card company's Open Small Business and Serve Cards available in the Isis Mobile Wallet, which will allow American Express cardmembers to "shop, tap and pay" with their mobile devices.

Companies are beginning to get back to normal following a crippling recession in which many jobs were eliminated and spending was significantly cut.

The Bring Your Own Device trend has sparked many discussions in the IT industry, which has felt the pressure to provide mobile device management solutions for personal smartphones and tablets connected to companies' networks.

New applications make life easier for both diners and restaurateurs, who can accept credit, debit and gift card payments through Android smartphones and mobile devices.

A new Android Trojan is causing a stir and providing one more reason why mobile device management is critical for businesses.

Considering computer security threats increase daily, those who use smartphones and tablets have looked to mobile device management as a reliable way of keeping information safe.

It's a question many employees find themselves asking these days: "Should I bring my own mobile device to work in order to make my workload easier?"