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Consumers neglecting mobile security despite growing number of threats

A new McAfee report reveals that 49% of U.S. consumers do not use mobile security software to protect their sensitive data. The report found that mobile malware grew 118% from Q3 to Q4 2020, with common attacks including malicious apps, email / text phishing, spoofed networks and malicious apps. As a result of the pandemic-induced mobile activity, cybercriminals are launching sophisticated scams, targeted specifically at mobile devices and software. Do not reuse passwords, so that if one account is compromised, the others are still protected.

Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/06/29/consumers-neglecting-mobile-security/

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