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Identity Theft

Identity Theft Hits 12% of Users Reports of identity theft are on the rise with 12% of smartphone users surveyed by MEF now having had experienced of this pernicious act. Analysing data from 10 core markets tracked by MEF over the last five years, reports of identity theft were 9.3%…
Myra Bachtiar
October 17, 2024

Fraud

50% of Users Believe The Internet is Getting Safer from Financial Fraud Exactly half of smartphone users surveyed by MEF believe security from financial fraud on the internet has improved over the past 12 months, the same figure as in 2023 and up from 48% in 2022. At the same…
Myra Bachtiar
August 9, 2024

Data Sharing

66% of Users Still Concerned About Data Sharing and Avoid When Possible Two thirds of smartphone users surveyed by MEF remain concerned about the amount of their personal data that is collected when using mobile apps and services and, as a result, avoid sharing their personal data whenever possible. The…
Myra Bachtiar
August 9, 2024

Fraud Text

Almost 40% of Smartphone Users Receive Fraudulent Text Messages A total of 39% of smartphone users surveyed by MEF have received fraudulent text messages that aim to harvest sensitive personal data such as passwords and account information. However, there is a marked difference in the rate of these attacks depending…
Myra Bachtiar
May 13, 2024

Smishing

39% of smartphone users experienced smishing attacks in 2023 Approximately 39% of smartphone users experiencing smishing attacks in 2023 (up from 36% in 2002), but the number of incidents vary greatly from market to market. Consumers in seven of the 10 markets tracked by MEF actually saw a reduction in…
John Beshara
November 7, 2023

Only 18% of people feel protected online

Only 18% of people feel protected online Over 80% of people don't believe their online identity is suitable protected and, according to the latest survey data from MEF, the vast majority don't take action because they either lack the knowledge about the availability of various tools and services, feel it…
John Beshara
November 7, 2023

Security perceptions of behaviour on mobile

Social media posts and internet downloads are the least secure mobile practices Almost one third of people who share their personal data on social media do not believe it is secure, according to the latest survey data from MEF. Downloading content from the internet wasn't trusted by almost a quarter…
John Beshara
November 7, 2023
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