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The Communication Function of Malicious URLs

In last month's mobile review, we discussed the use of malicious URLs in attacks on mobile devices. Through the use of malicious URLs, cybercriminals are able to infiltrate your mobile device. We pointed out two motivations cybercriminals have for using them. First, malicious URLs make launching online attacks easier, and second, they allow cybercriminals to cover a wide target area comprising Internet-ready mobile devices.

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