Smartphone users are just as vulnerable to unsecure websites as PC users. Some malicious websites are actually even more effective on small screens because this allows their imperfections to be hidden.
Phishing websites are designed to appear like legitimate websites but when you enter your password, you are actually talking to a criminal. This can cause anything from a social media account being hacked to your bank account being emptied.
So if you use a smartphone for online shopping or online banking, it’s particularly important to be on the look out for sites with malicious intentions. If you’re not, you’re doing exactly what cybercriminals want.
