{"id":3066,"date":"2026-06-08T17:42:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T20:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.actar.com.br\/corporate-risks-of-malicious-applications-in-byod-environments\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T17:42:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T20:42:08","slug":"corporate-risks-of-malicious-applications-in-byod-environments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.actar.com.br\/en\/corporate-risks-of-malicious-applications-in-byod-environments\/","title":{"rendered":"Corporate risks of malicious applications in BYOD environments"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that more than 100,000 <\/span>malicious applications<\/b> are available in official app stores? The <\/span>BYOD<\/b> model has changed the way we work. Employees use their personal devices to access corporate data. This brings greater flexibility and improves productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

The term BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) refers to the corporate practice in which employees use their own devices \u2014 such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops \u2014 to access company systems, emails, applications, and data.<\/span><\/p>\n

This approach gained momentum with digital transformation and remote work, offering greater flexibility, agility, and convenience to employees. However, while it increases productivity, BYOD also expands the corporate attack surface, requiring heightened attention to information security.<\/span><\/p>\n

Studies show that employees feel happier and more productive under the BYOD model. According to IDC (International Data Corporation), 77% of companies in Europe and the Americas have already adopted this practice, which allows employees to use their own devices \u2014 such as smartphones and tablets \u2014 for professional purposes. The flexibility and mobility gains are clear, but BYOD also presents significant drawbacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without direct IT team control, the use of personal devices can increase exposure to digital threats. Among the main risks is greater vulnerability to the installation and use of malicious applications, which disguise themselves as legitimate apps and gain access to sensitive corporate data.<\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, lost or stolen devices can expose confidential information, and so-called “shadow IT” \u2014 when employees install apps or access systems without authorization \u2014 creates unknown security gaps that are difficult to monitor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding these risks is the first step toward protecting your company. In a world where personal and professional life converge on <\/span>mobile devices<\/b>, vigilance is critical.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are malicious applications?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Malicious applications<\/b> are a major threat to companies that allow the use of personal devices at work. They are designed to compromise the security of smartphones and tablets, putting important <\/span>corporate data<\/span><\/a> at risk.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Mobile malware<\/b> disguises itself as a legitimate application to deceive users. Cybercriminals place <\/span>fraudulent applications<\/b> even in official stores. Research shows that more than 100,000 malicious apps are waiting to be downloaded. Infiltration methods include:<\/span><\/p>\n