SMARTPHONE SECURITY AWARENESS AND PRACTICES OF USERS IN ALBANIA

Abstract

Nowadays smartphones security problems are not just a matter of technological factors but human factor is involved as well. The aim of this study is to investigate smartphone security practices of users in Albania and how is presented their security awareness. To accomplish the objectives, a questionnaire was conducted. The results from 103 participants are presented and analysed.

Keywords

• smartphones,questionnaire survey,security practices,security awareness

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