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In the past 10 years, mobile device usage has increased exponentially. More than 5.3 billion people use mobile phones worldwide, and over 90% of those individuals rely on smart or internet-enabled phones. Roughly 40 apps exist on each phone. By the end of 2022, more than 200 billion apps will have been downloaded from virtual app stores.
As the number of mobile devices and apps increase, the probability of experiencing a cyber attack also heightens. Means of accessing devices are diversifying, and the new malware types employed require ever more sophisticated and streamlined approaches for managing risk.
What is mobile malware?
Mobile malware is malicious software specifically designed to target mobile devices. These devices include smartphones, Tablets, smartwatches, and other IoT items. Mobile malware represents a growing cyber security concern, as it can result in the theft and/or sale of private data.
Mobile malware statistics
In this article, get statistics that confirm the need for strong mobile security protection and that make the case for upgrading security on behalf of your fleet of mobile devices.
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