The exposure factor of rooted devices versus stock devices varies from 3x to ~3000x, which suggests that rooted devices are potentially much more vulnerable to threats than stock devices.
The exposure factor of rooted devices versus stock devices varies from 3x to ~3000x, which suggests that rooted devices are potentially much more vulnerable to threats than stock devices. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Zimperium in March 2025. It covers topics including Rooting, Security Risk, Mobile Security, Threat Exposure. 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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The exposure factor of rooted devices versus stock devices varies from 3x to ~3000x, which suggests that rooted devices are potentially much more vulnerable to threats than stock devices. This data was published by Zimperium and covers Rooting, Security Risk, Mobile Security, Threat Exposure.
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, Security Risk, Mobile Security, Threat Exposure. Browse more statistics on Rooting or from Zimperium.