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44% of mobile users encounter scams every day (www.helpnetsecurity.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by lemmydev2@infosec.pub to c/pulse_of_truth@infosec.pub

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Nearly half of of mobile users encounter mobile scams daily, with people in the US and UK more likely to be targeted than those in other regions, according to Malwarebytes. Most users say it’s hard to tell a scam from something real, and very few feel confident in spotting one. Younger generations, like Gen Z and Millennials, are the most exposed. They’re more likely to see scams regularly compared to older users. No channel is … More → The post 44% of mobile users encounter scams every day appeared first on Help Net Security.

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[–] ozoned@piefed.social 1 points 2 weeks ago

and the other 56% don't realize they're encountering scams everyday.