Apple always talks highly about its privacy standards and how it protects the iPhone users. But a new report suggests that iOS has become an easier target for hackers than Android devices, which will surely have millions worried about their data and how they use it.

The report from security analysts at Lookout suggests even though Android sells more in numbers than iPhones, hackers find it easier to gain access to the latter, which will have Apple and its users worried.

iOS Easy Target For Hackers But Why

The report claims iOS devices are highly preferred by the enterprise segment, and they become easier to target for phishing attacks. In fact, the Q3 2024 report even mentions that 18.4 percent of iOS devices, while only 11.4 percent of Android devices were targeted by the hackers. The attempt to hack these devices means data like passwords, usernames and more are at risk, and people should be careful of what they access on their official devices, and what they open. iPhone users tend to install the beta versions of iOS update that are not ideal on these devices, as their security levels are much lower than the public versions.

Phishing attacks are not isolated these days, and it is not just the enterprise users who need to be alarmed about its severity. Anyone can get an email from an unknown contact with an appealing offer or a deal that is too good to be true. The moment you are tempted into clicking on anything in this email, that provides the hacker with the gateway to your device and access data without raising an alarm.

These attacks are only going to get worse in 2025 with the advent of AI and experts are warning both Android and iOS users about the risks and measures to follow to protect themselves from these hackers.