The increasing use of smartphones by businesses is leading to higher security threats as handset theft grows, according to new research.
A survey by Airwide Solution has found an increasing number of mobile phones stolen were smartphones, putting company data at risk.
Figures from the Home Office showed that 800,000 mobile phones were reported as stolen in the UK in 2006.
Airwide Solutions has said that as information like bank details, PIN codes, passwords and company and personal details are held on the smartphones, they present a significant security risk if lost.
The company believes one way to combat this threat is to use software which locks and wipes data on the device if it is stolen, but also that phone operators could have a part to play.
Jay Seaton, chief marketing officer for Airwide Solutions, said: "Protecting subscribers from theft or loss of the device will be one of the most important features operators can offer in the coming years."
In related news, it was recently revealed that computing graduates have not been trained sufficiently on security when creating new software.
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