Mobile App Security Gaps Exposed: Most Firms Overestimate Their Protection
New research reveals that mobile app security gaps are far more widespread than many organizations believe while 93% of firms think their apps are secure and 97% report having updated security policies, 62% still experienced security breaches in the past year , with an average of nine incidents per organization. Common Threats and Where Things Go Wrong The survey shows that malware attacks struck 52% of companies, data breaches occurred in 45% , unauthorized access in 37% , and credential theft likewise in 37% . A leading cause? The push for faster time-to-market: 74% of developer teams said they face pressure to accelerate releases, and 71% admit security often suffers as a result. Gaps Persist Despite Some Protective Measures While many organizations have started implementing defensive steps 69% use data encryption, 63% conduct application testing, and 59% employ threat‐monitoring more advanced protections are still lagging. Nearly 70% do not use code obfuscation , and 60% ...