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McAfee Mobile Security Report 2008:
Mobile Users Express Growing Concern Over Security
Mobile technology is hot—and growing hotter by the day. Cell phones are well on their way to surpassing the functionally of PCs, and we've become increasingly reliant on our mobile devices in our day-to-day lives. That's great news for operators and end users alike. Unfortunately, such devices also present new targets to hackers and cybercriminals.
The latest research from McAfee shows that the majority of consumers are concerned about the security of their mobile handsets. The McAfee Mobile Security Report 2008 indicates:
- More than 86 percent of consumers worry about receiving inappropriate or unsolicited content, fraudulent bill increases, or information loss or theft.
- More than 72 percent of users expressed concerns regarding the safety of using emerging mobile services.
- Nearly 14 percent of global mobile users have been directly infected or have known someone who was infected by a mobile virus.
In spite of these concerns, mobile security hasn't yet taken hold the way it has in the PC environment. According to our report, at least 79 percent of consumers are knowingly using unprotected devices, with another 15 percent unsure of their devices' security levels.
Learn more about consumer insights and opinions on mobile security from the McAfee Mobile Security Report 2008.
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Award-winning Mobile Security
McAfee was recently awarded the 2007 World Frost & Sullivan Award for Strategic Innovation in the Mobile Anti-Malware Industry. And for good reason. The McAfee approach to mobile security is designed to help mobile operators understand and mitigate risks to their businesses, protect and give peace of mind to customers, and avoid the negative impact that a malicious attack could have on their brand.
 
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