Rooted devices are more than 3.5 times more likely to be targeted by mobile malware.
Rooted devices are more than 3.5 times more likely to be targeted by mobile malware. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Zimperium in March 2025. It covers topics including Rooting, Malware, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security. The original data appears in Catch Me If You Can: Rooting Tools vs The Mobile Security Industry. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Rooted devices are more than 3.5 times more likely to be targeted by mobile malware. This data was published by Zimperium and covers Rooting, Malware, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from Catch Me If You Can: Rooting Tools vs The Mobile Security Industry, published by Zimperium on March 14, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.zimperium.com/blog/catch-me-if-you-can-rooting-tools-vs-the-mobile-security-industry/.
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This statistic relates to Rooting, Malware, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security. Browse more statistics on Rooting or from Zimperium.