Email still the most popular phishing technique even on mobile

Most incidents of phishing or spoofing on smartphones still happen via email, according to MEF's (Mobile Ecosystem Forum) 9th Annual Trust Study. The report shows 52 percent of users reporting personal experience of data harm via this channel. Surprisingly, 39 percent of those users still took no preventative measures to protect their online data. SMS and voice are the joint second most reported channels for phishing and spoofing attempts for 39 percent of users, followed by WhatsApp (30 percent). However, more users are taking protective action against breaches on these channels -- perhaps highlighting the acceptance of email as a… [Continue Reading]