A poll of over 8,000 Android smartphone users between 35-54 years old in the U.S. conducted by BlackBerry to uncover the mobile security and privacy implications Android users take into consideration to protect their valuable information and data. The poll was conducted online through Google Consumer Surveys from April 11-13, 2016.

1. How Secure is your Android
Smartphone?
BlackBerry Survey
May 2016

2. Methodology
BlackBerry conducted a poll of over 8,000 Android
smartphone users between 35-54 years old in the
U.S. to uncover the mobile security and privacy
implications Android users take into consideration
to protect their valuable information and data. The
poll was conducted online through Google
Consumer Surveys from April 11-13, 2016.

3. Nearly 90% of Android users rely on one
device for work and personal use.
They primarily use their device for entertainment, followed
by calls, social media and emails.

4. Android users care about security.
More than two-thirds (69%) are somewhat or very concerned
about the security of data on their mobile device, but half of
respondents believe their smartphone is only somewhat
secure.

5. More than half (51%) state third parties using
their personal data is their biggest security
concern, and place responsibility of securing
their device on multiple parties.
.
The majority of Android users use a PIN (45 percent) or
password (41 percent) to protect their device.

6. Android users are most fearful of third
parties mining their data.
Yet 1 in 6 don’t know about Android security updates. Not
regularly updating can leave your device vulnerable to malware
attacks and more.

7. The top security concerns among Android
smartphone users?
More than half (51%) state third parties using their personal
data, followed by one-third (34%) listing their phone being
stolen or lost.

8. Many Android users are not concerned
about deeper-level security threats such
as someone listening to phone calls or
their email or texts being hacked.
Less than 5% were concerned about someone listening to
their phone calls or their texts being hacked and read.

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