Cyber bullying [photo/fios.verizon.com]
According to technology research firm Gartner, more than 80 percent (352 million) of all mobile devices sold in the last quarter of 2016 ran on the Android platform.
With this in mind and noting that as more mobile phones and Internet of Things (IOT) devices connect to the web, the higher the potential for cyber attacks on the back of our increased individual risk profile. But even with this knowledge, it is sad to note that many people still do not take their mobile and IOT security with the due importance it deserves.This is just an example of some of the malware cases recorded in 2017. A few high profile cases impacted millions of individual users while dealing financial blows to major companies. Indeed, it is our hope that the public now has a greater awareness of threats and their severity, but the level of sophistication behind attacks continues to rise. What does this mean for consumers?Data is the new currency with consumers expecting to enjoy software at little or no cost. Vendors are now also in the data-collection business, increasing the cyber risks associated with data privacy.This lackadaisical attitude can be said to also affect the Small and Microbusiness space, not just in Kenya but across the globe. As hackers and cybercriminals become more sophisticated, it has never been more important to protect your business and personal data with the highest level of security.While it is fair to say that, ransomware and another manner of breaches will tend to focus on the larger enterprises owing to the potential for huge payoffs in credential theft and even ransom payments, perhaps it is time that focus was also brought to bear on the risks posed to the individual by unsecured mobile and IOT devices.