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More than half of mobile users in the UK do not have security software installed, leaving them at greater of risk of succumbing to cyberattacks. A report from Bitdefender, which surveyed users across the UK, found 50% of them do not use mobile security solutions. This is despite 76% of respondents using their phones for sensitive tasks, such as making transactions and online banking. Bitdefender claims "the survey paints a disturbing picture of complacency in the face of escalating cyber threats." Lack of awareness As for why people do not use any form of third-party security, 23% believe that both Android and iOS systems are immune to being attacked, while 21% aren't even aware of the existence of mobile security software. Despite this, nearly half (49%) fear having their private and sensitive information exposed in acts of doxing, and Bitdefender believes "the issue [is] made scarier by the unprecedented access that hackers now have to your most personal information stored on smartphones for billions of people." 17% of respondents also said they experienced at least one "security incident" in the last 12 months. Bitdefender commented further on the findings, stating, "these revelations underscore an urgent need for action as smartphones become prime targets for cybercriminals. With the proliferation of mobile devices and their central role in our lives, the risk of devastating cyber-attacks has never been greater." It believes that "everyone must install reputable mobile security solutions, stay informed about cybersecurity best practices, and remain vigilant against emerging threats such as doxxing. Failure to act could have consequences for personal and financial security." MORE FROM TECHRADAR PRO These are the best Android antivirus apps for 2024Another high severity security flaw has hit iOS and macOS devices - so update nowThis nasty new Android malware can easily bypass Google Play security — and it's already been downloaded thousands of times View the full article

Appdome this week made available an integration for the continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform from CircleCI that promises to make it simpler to secure mobile applications before they are deployed. As a provider of a platform for securing mobile applications running on iOS and Android platforms, Appdome provides a runtime application self-protection (RASP) platform that, […] The post Appdome Integrates Mobile Security Platform With CircleCI CI/CD appeared first on DevOps.com. View the full article