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Report: Mobile Application Security Can’t Be an Afterthought

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Mobile security lapses have led to application downtime in more than 50% of cases.

60% of organizations have not implemented Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP).

Mobile App RASP

Mobile security lapses have led to a diminished user experience in 38% of cases.

71% of organizations concede that the push for speed has compromised robust mobile app security measures.

Only 31% of organizations employ code obfuscation techniques.

93% of organizations believe their mobile app protections are sufficient to prevent attacks.

31% of organizations are currently facing legal consequences as a result of a mobile app security breach.

Mobile App Legal

Organizations are reporting an average of nine mobile app security incidents per year.

Mobile App Security incident

Mobile security lapses have led to sensitive data leaks in 48% of cases.

Mobile security lapses have led to erosion of consumer trust in 41% of cases.

Nearly 40% of organizations rely solely on in-house security measures or those included in operating systems.

The average cost of mobile app security breaches has reached $6.99 million in 2025.

Mobile App Cost

62% of organizations have experienced mobile app security incidents.

Mobile App Security incident

63% of organizations are engaged in mobile application security testing.

Mobile App Testing

The average number of unique mobile applications released annually has increased from 10 in 2023 to 13 in 2025.

74% of organizations feel increased pressure to accelerate their app development cycles.

Nearly 60% of organizations are utilising app threat monitoring.

Mobile App Threat monitoring

46% of organizations prioritize security technologies that seamlessly integrate into developers' existing workflows.

84% of organizations plan to increase their financial commitment to mobile app security

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