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Follow these steps for mobile data security
- However, while the amount and sensitivity of data stored on these devices increases day by day, cyber security experts warn that users' security habits cannot keep up with this speed.
- According to the research, approximately 58% of participants prefer their smartphones as the primary device to access the internet.
- The group with the most widespread use of smartphones is Generation Z.
While 58% of users state that they now use their smartphones as the main device to access the internet, computers have been pushed into the background. However, while the amount and sensitivity of data stored on these devices increases day by day, cyber security experts warn that users' security habits cannot keep up with this speed. According to the research, approximately 58% of participants prefer their smartphones as the primary device to access the internet.
The group with the most widespread use of smartphones is Generation Z. 67% of participants aged 18-28 state that they use their mobile phone as the main device to access the internet. As mobile devices have fully replaced computers in internet access, the amount of critical data stored on these devices has increased significantly. Visual memories top the list: 63% of users store personal photos and videos on their phones.
This is followed by contact information (49%), messaging and chat history (37%), and important personal documents such as ID/passport (34%). However, a significant portion of users keep their business-oriented data on their smartphones, blurring the boundaries between personal and professional life (27% e-mail, 20% calendar and 13% access to internal systems). While 40% of the devices contain financial information and login details; New generation data types such as artificial intelligence chat histories (27%) and game accounts (30%) show how the scope of information stored on personal devices has expanded.
Security experts offer a three-step security plan to help users navigate this new digital world with confidence: 1. Don't keep your data only on your phone Smartphones should never be the sole storage of important information. Although it may seem practical to be able to access everything on a single device, it may not be possible to restore data if there is no reliable backup or cloud synchronization in case of accidental deletion, device loss or hardware failure. The most sensitive data, such as passwords, identification documents and financial information, requires special protection.
It is recommended that this information be stored in a secure environment. Password Manager, which securely protects identity information and bank card data, also offers a special Secret Vault feature for storing important documents such as scanned passports and identity documents, PDF files, addresses and notes. Thanks to synchronization between devices, this data can be accessed securely from different devices.
2. Create a Shield Against Digital Threats In the first quarter of 2026, more than 2.67 million attacks using malware, adware and unwanted mobile software were blocked. In the same period, more than 306 thousand malicious installation packages were detected. Smartphones need as strong cyber protection as computers.
Security experts recommend using security solutions that scan applications for possible threats during installation, block malicious and phishing links in real time with artificial intelligence-supported features, and provide multi-layered protection that prevents data and financial losses. 3. “What if I lose my phone? Be prepared for the scenario: Losing a phone often happens unexpectedly. However, a few simple precautions taken beforehand can significantly reduce potential risks.
Source: CNN Türk