A new Cybernews report reveals that only 18% of American smartphone users pay for third-party antivirus software, as most consumers rely exclusively on built-in operating system security features.
Key Points
- Only 18% of mobile users pay for third-party antivirus software, a 10% decline from the previous year.
- Approximately 14% of mobile users have no cybersecurity tools installed, while 16% are unaware of their current protections.
- Native security tools from Apple and Microsoft serve as the primary defense for over 50% of mobile and computer users.
- McAfee and Norton remain the leading brands in the paid mobile antivirus market.
- Paid antivirus adoption on desktop computers increased by 2% this year, reaching 41% of users.