Smartphones are now the primary device for accessing the Internet worldwide, according to a global Kaspersky survey: 58% of respondents say they use their phone as their main access point, a trend that is especially pronounced among 18–28 year‑olds (nearly 67%). This shift heightens the risks associated with concentrating personal and financial information on mobile devices whose security practices have not always kept pace.
Massive shift to mobile among young people
The study shows that smartphone use for online access has become predominant at the global level, with even higher adoption among Generation Z. This change in behavior is turning the smartphone into the primary entry point to the personal and professional lives of millions of users.
What users store on their smartphones
Phones now hold a large portion of users’ sensitive data: nearly two‑thirds keep photos and videos, 55% store contacts, 46% retain SMS and chat histories, and 41% save important documents such as identity cards or passports. Smartphones are also being used as work tools: 39% of respondents… (The source text ends mid‑sentence; please provide the rest if you’d like a complete translation.)
