Targets range from individuals to entire countries. This is a universal problem, and will require a global solution.
Unfortunately, the more valuable a smartphone becomes to its user, the more valuable it becomes to an attacker. As the number of applications installed on mobile devices increases, so does the number of potential entry points for spyware attackers. Regulation must not look to regress our devices, but instead should encourage new security innovations.
Rather than dismantling a reliable line of defense, we should be looking for ways to build in additional mobile security measures.
70% of the global population uses a smartphone, according to data from 2019.
Users who are worried about their security and privacy are more likely to download fewer apps and to delete apps from their devices. “63% of consumers deleted apps due to privacy concerns. Consumers will leave brands with apps that do not protect their privacy.
28% of smartphone owners say they do not use a screen lock or other security features to access their phone. Around 40% say they only update their phones when it’s convenient for them. Meanwhile, around one-in-ten smartphone owners report they never update their phone’s operating system (14%) or update the apps on their phone (10%).
Mobile devices present a unique challenge for organizations, as end users are hammered with misleading advertisements, confusing security messages, and apps with far greater permissions than necessary.
Cybereason Nocturnus Team
