Small Businesses in Cyber Peril: Mobile Mishaps and Phishing Follies on the Rise

Cybersecurity mobile phone mishaps are spreading like confetti at a parade, with 35% of small business employees clicking phishing links and 30% losing phones with sensitive data. Meanwhile, public WiFi and charging stations are the new corporate boardrooms. SMEs, it’s time to rethink your mobile habits before cybercriminals crash the party!

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Hot Take:

Looks like small businesses are playing a risky game of ‘Phishing Roulette’ with their mobile devices. Maybe it’s time to stop looking for Pokémons on public WiFi and start looking for better cybersecurity practices!

Key Points:

  • 35% of SME employees or owners have clicked on a phishing link via mobile.
  • 30% have experienced the loss or theft of a mobile phone with sensitive data.
  • Public WiFi and charging stations are popular yet risky spots for mobile work.
  • SMEs often lack formal mobile security policies and training.
  • 60% of businesses expect employees to work on personal mobile devices.

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