Phishing Attacks Are the Most Common Smartphone Security Issue for Consumers

**Executive summary:** Omdia's fourth-annual Mobile Device Security Scorecard, based on a 1,572‑person consumer survey and hands‑on testing, finds widespread shortcomings in mobile phishing protections: Google Pixel 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24 score highest while iPhone 16 Pro and several premium Android models lack effective defenses; Google Safe Browsing and some vendor browsers block many malicious links but other browsers and anti‑phishing features often fail, contributing to diminished consumer trust (73% reported reduced trust after security issues).