The Absolute Beginners 2023 Guide to Cybersecurity - Part 3 - Mobile Device Usage - The Astounding Number

The video discusses the significant rise in mobile device usage, highlighting that more people own a cell phone than a toothbrush. It also notes the increase in mobile malware, with McAfee reporting rapid growth in malware samples on mobile devices compared to PCs. The video concludes with a preview of the course content, which will cover major forms of mobile malware and their infection methods.

What percentage of global online traffic was generated by mobile phones in 2018?

• 70.5%

• 45.3%

• 52.2%

• 60.1%

According to the Consumer Technology Association, what item do more people own compared to a toothbrush?

• A television

• A laptop

• A car

• A cell phone

How long did it take to reach 2 million malware samples on mobile devices?

• 20 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 5 years

Which company reported the rapid growth of mobile malware samples?

• Norton

• Kaspersky

• Symantec

• McAfee

What will be covered later in the course regarding mobile malware?

• Mobile phone manufacturing process

• How to develop mobile apps

• Major forms of mobile malware and infection methods

• History of mobile phones