Mobile Theft and Loss Report 2018

Key highlights

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1. Types of Theft and Loss:
   • Misplaced devices are the most common issue (69.12%)
   • Pickpocketing (10.98%) and home invasions (7.60%) follow
   • Robberies account for 6.76% of cases
2. Location-based Trends:
   • Home is the top location for misplaced devices (28.10%)
   • Public transport leads in pickpocketing incidents (28.57%)
   • Street and home are equally common for robberies (26.79% and 25.00% respectively)
3. Device Statistics:
   • Phones are the primary target (73.05% of cases)
   • Laptops account for 24.22% of thefts/losses
   • Desktops represent only 2.73% of cases
4. Key Findings:
   • Users are twice as likely to lose their devices than have them stolen
   • Comfortable, familiar locations pose higher risk due to decreased vigilance
   • The top 5 locations account for 80.94% of all incidents
5. Emerging Trends:
   • "Unusual suspects" like students, ex-employees, and roommates are increasingly responsible for thefts
   • Loss of a phone can lead to significant data breaches and identity theft risks
6. Recommendations:
   • Use two-factor authentication
   • Password-lock apps
   • Disable mobile lines when lost
   • Avoid automatic logins