Employees Keep Taking These Five Mobile Security Risks

The Most Common Risky Smartphone User Behaviors To Be Aware Of

According to Lookout's survey, there are five common risks that smartphone users often take.

Up to 76 percent of smartphone users said they connect their devices to public or open Wi-Fi, while 61 percent said they visit unfamiliar websites on their phones. Meanwhile, 56 percent download apps without reading permissions, 37 percent plug into public charging stations, and 33 percent download apps from unofficial market places.

Company leaders should be aware of these mobile risks, because employees who utilize personal devices containing sensitive company data could make some of these common mistakes.