Human Error/Carelessness + AI = Big Trouble: Security Report

"The organization found that 85% of organizations reported an increase in mobile attacks and that 63% experienced downtime lasting more than one day. This was a 16% jump from last year. The survey found that half of respondents lost data and 36% "faced cyber insurance penalties." AI is a powerful tool for bad actors who rely on the carelessness of many employees. Ninety-three percent of organizations surveyed for the report said folks who work for them use generative AI on their mobile devices."

"There is some hope, however: Organizations that use mobile device management (MDM) approaches clearly are better off. The survey found that only 12% of surveyed organizations that followed eight mobile device management steps suffered major repercussions, while 63% who did not follow the steps did have such problems. The report found that MDM users were more likely than non-users to enforce generative AI polices (59% versus 45%). Organizations using MDM are less likely to report extreme mobile risk (15% versus 31%)."

"It's a big deal: 64% of responding companies cite data compromises stemming from employees inputting sensitive information into these platforms as their top mobile risk. Despite the dangers, the report found that less than half - 45% - of surveyed organizations provide comprehensive training on the risks of mobile AI tools. Human error was called the top contributor to breaches by 44% of respondents, while 57% of small and medium size businesses believe they are at a disadvantage compared to enterprises in terms of resources."

Mobile attacks have increased substantially, with 85% of organizations reporting more attacks and 63% experiencing downtime over one day, a 16% rise year-over-year. Half of respondents reported data loss and 36% faced cyber insurance penalties. Generative AI use on mobile devices is widespread (93%), and 64% of companies cite data compromises from employees inputting sensitive information into AI platforms as their top mobile risk. Only 45% of organizations provide comprehensive training on mobile AI risks. Human error is the top breach contributor for 44% of respondents, and 57% of small and medium businesses feel resource-disadvantaged. Organizations using mobile device management (MDM) report far fewer major repercussions, higher enforcement of generative AI policies, and reduced extreme mobile risk.

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