Ah, iPhone users, you’re a wild and reckless bunch. New study suggests Android users exhibit stronger security habits.

Ah, iPhone users, you’re a wild and reckless bunch. New study suggests Android users exhibit stronger security habits.

A recent analysis conducted by cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes sheds light on the contrasting online security behaviors of Android and iPhone users. The report highlights notable differences in information-sharing tendencies, adoption of security tools, password management practices, and susceptibility to scams between the two user groups.
Paragon’s Graphite spyware used in sophisticated zero-click attack against new iPhones.

Paragon’s Graphite spyware used in sophisticated zero-click attack against new iPhones.

In June 2025, security researchers at Citizen Lab confirmed the first forensic evidence that Paragon’s ‘Graphite’ spyware was used in highly sophisticated zero-click attacks targeting up-to-date iPhones, specifically those running iOS 18.2.1. These attacks required no user interaction and left almost no visible traces, making detection and attribution particularly challenging.