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Statistics About The Most Hacked Phone Brands

The statistics show that the most hacked phone brands tend to be popular models with widespread use and connectivity capabilities.

In this post, the hacking rates and vulnerability of various phone brands in 2020 are analyzed based on recent statistics. Some key findings include the high hacking rates on Motorola and Huawei phones, as well as the prevalent targeting of Android devices by hackers. Understanding these statistics can provide valuable insights into mobile phone security threats.

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"According to a 2020 study, Motorola had a hacking rate of 9.87%."

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Statistic 2

"Over 8.7% of global hacking attempts in 2020 were on Huawei phones."

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Statistic 3

"About 6.52% of worldwide mobile phone hacking attempts were on iPhones in 2020."

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"Vivo users accounted for 2.9% of the total hacking attempts on mobile phones in 2020."

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"Lenovo phones constituted 2.8% of total attacks in 2020."

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"LG phones were target of nearly 1.73% of the total mobile hacking attempts in 2020."

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"1.48% of total hacking attempts on mobile phones in 2020 were on Asus mobiles."

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"In 2020, Android's platform was more often targeted by hackers with 47.15% of the total malware detection."

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"iPhones constituted less than 1% of the total mobile phone malware attacks in 2020."

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"15% of users reported a hack on Android phones resulting from free Wi-Fi usage."

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"In 2020, nearly 70% of phishing websites were targeting mobile users."

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"In 2021, 1 in every 36 mobile devices had high risk apps installed."

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"15% of Android users had never installed a security app on their phone, making them more vulnerable to hacking."

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In 2020, mobile phone hacking attempts varied across different brands, with Motorola, Huawei, and iPhone being the top targets. Android’s platform, in general, faced a higher risk of malware attacks compared to iOS. It was also concerning to note that a significant number of Android users did not have security apps installed on their devices, increasing their vulnerability to hacking. As mobile devices continue to play a crucial role in people’s lives, it is important for users to prioritize cybersecurity measures to protect their personal information and sensitive data from malicious threats.

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