Mobile Security Precautions Lag Among Users

Close to one-third (29%) of consumers don’t know when personal information has been accessed by their mobile apps without consent. According to a study from Blancco Technology Group, inadequate security precautions taken by mobile users not only put their personal information at risk, but also leave corporate data exposed and susceptible to cyber-theft. In fact, a quarter (25%) of consumers mistakenly believe that deleting sensitive files/folders and locking devices with a passcode are effective and trustworthy ways to protect their personal data. In stark contrast, only 5% believe installing software to permanently erase data will safeguard their privacy.