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Report: Businesses at Risk from Unreported Mobile Device Theft - PCWorld

September 4, 2014

Report: Businesses at Risk from Unreported Mobile Device Theft - PCWorld

PCWorld, By Tony Bradley

Part of a company embracing mobile devices is ensuring tools are in place to remotely wipe sensitive data from a smartphone or tablet if it is lost or stolen. A new study from Kaspersky Lab identifies an obvious and concerning fact, though—those tools offer little value if the missing device isn’t reported.

Kaspersky Lab surveyed nearly 4,000 IT professionals regarding mobile device security concerns. The results illustrate the challenges facing IT managers and an apparent disregard among users for securing mobile devices or protecting business data.

When a smartphone or tablet is lost or stolen, every minute counts. If the device wasn't locked at the time of its loss or theft, whoever is in possession of it may still be able to access the applications and data it contains. IT personnel can only take steps to lock down the device and erase sensitive data if they know the device has been compromised in the first place. Read more. 

Report: Businesses at Risk from Unreported Mobile Device Theft - PCWorld

Report: Businesses at Risk from Unreported Mobile Device Theft - PCWorld
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