Subj : Our phones are under threat more than ever  but many of us still
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Apr 05 2024 10:30:05

Our phones are under threat more than ever  but many of us still don't have 
mobile security protection

Date:
Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:20:41 +0000

Description:
Report finds half of users don't have security apps on our phones - and 
that's a problem considering what we use them for.

FULL STORY
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More than half of mobile users in the UK do not have security software 
installed, leaving them at greater of risk of succumbing to cyberattacks. 

A report from Bitdefender, which surveyed users across the UK, found 50% of 
them do not use mobile security solutions. This is despite 76% of respondents 
using their phones for sensitive tasks, such as making transactions and 
online banking. 

Bitdefender claims "the survey paints a disturbing picture of complacency in 
the face of escalating cyber threats." Lack of awareness 

As for why people do not use any form of third-party security, 23% believe 
that both Android and iOS systems are immune to being attacked, while 21% 
aren't even aware of the existence of mobile security software. 

Despite this, nearly half (49%) fear having their private and sensitive 
information exposed in acts of doxing, and Bitdefender believes "the issue 
[is] made scarier by the unprecedented access that hackers now have to your 
most personal information stored on smartphones for billions of people." 

17% of respondents also said they experienced at least one "security 
incident" in the last 12 months. 

Bitdefender commented further on the findings, stating, "these revelations 
underscore an urgent need for action as smartphones become prime targets for 
cybercriminals. With the proliferation of mobile devices and their central 
role in our lives, the risk of devastating cyber-attacks has never been 
greater." 

It believes that "everyone must install reputable mobile security solutions, 
stay informed about cybersecurity best practices, and remain vigilant against 
emerging threats such as doxxing. Failure to act could have consequences for 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/our-phones-are-under-threat-more-than-e
ver-but-many-of-us-still-dont-have-mobile-security-protection


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