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72% of Mobile Apps Experienced a Security Incident Last Year

A new global survey of mobile developers and security leaders conducted by TrendCandy examines how organizations are responding to escalating mobile app security threats, and why traditional, OS-level defenses are no longer enough.

What you’ll learn

This report uncovers:

• Why client-side risk has become the primary driver of mobile app security incidents
• How outdated trust assumptions lead to API abuse, fraud, and user churn
• The impact of accelerated release cycles and AI-generated code on mobile app vulnerabilities
• How integrating mobile app security testing with multi-layered protection reduces incidents
• How app attestation helps restore trust between mobile apps and backend systems

Don’t compromise on mobile app security

The data is clear: teams that reduce mobile app security incidents aren’t slowing down development — they’re eliminating false tradeoffs. This research outlines the emerging standard for mobile app security in a zero-trust world and provides practical guidance for closing the trust gap without compromising speed, performance, or user experience.