The criminals no longer steal for the value of the mobile itself, but for the access to content that accumulates. The ‘smartphones’ contain addresses, telephone numbers, confidential data, credit cards, sanitary applications, in addition to photos, videos and other elements of emotional value; Sensitive personal information that can cause serious damage if it falls into inappropriate hands.
It is estimated that In Spain they steal around 250,000 mobiles Annually, according to the data of the Spanish authorities, and it is in the summer months when the volume of thefts increases with the proliferation of outdoor mass events, such as music festivals.
64 percent of consumers feel that they would be disconnected from people and information without their device. And although almost 60 percent of users affirm be constantly alert to avoid the theft of your mobile devicesonly 20 percent have insurance to protect them.
Among the barriers to acquire these services, almost half (43%) mentions the uncertainty about what it covers and not knowing where to start or who appears.
“Our research shows that Most victims are still dangerously unprotectedwithout being aware of their vulnerability or the catastrophic impact that the loss of these devices can have in their digital lives and their safety, “says the general director of Squaretrade Europe, Kevin Gillan.
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