Lookout Mobile Security, a smartphone security company dedicated to making the mobile experience safe for everyone, is joining the National Cyber Secu...
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lookout Mobile Security, a smartphone security company dedicated to making the mobile experience safe for everyone, is joining the National Cyber Security Alliance in support of National Cyber Security Awareness Month this October.
Millions of consumers now regard their smartphone as their most personal computer and use their phone to bank, shop and send valuable information. As mobile devices have become an essential tool for everyday life—they have also become an attractive target for hackers. In fact, according to Lookout’s 2011 Mobile Threat Report, up to one million mobile phone users will be affected by mobile security threats in 2011.
During National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Lookout aims to increase consumer awareness about the various cyber threats to smartphones and educate mobile users about the steps they can take to best protect themselves. To this end, Lookout will be running an educational series on its blog, to help smartphone users understand how to best protect their phone and personal information.
In addition, Lookout will be giving away Lookout Premium accounts on Twitter and Facebook throughout the month to encourage awareness.