New study shows your apps could be putting your personal information at risk

CLEARWATER, Fla. – A new study shows more than a quarter of all third-party applications for your smartphone or tablet are putting you at risk of being hacked.

Cloudlock, a cyber security company, revealed in the study several popular apps that could allow hackers an easy gateway to your personal information.

“I was surprised that 27 percent of apps are dangerous to run, that’s a lot,” Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of Clearwater-based Knowbe4 cyber security, said.

We showed Sjouwerman Cloudlock’s study which revealed more than a quarter of all third party apps put your company at risk for being hacked if not managed carefully.

Sjouwerman added it’s not just your company that could have a security risk. Home internet and devices are just as susceptible. For the full article click here 

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