Here's something that might surprise you: most people assume you're easier to trick on your phone—distracted, rushing between tasks, barely paying attention.
Turns out? That assumption's dead wrong.
New research flips the script entirely. Desktop users actually fall for phishing attempts more often than mobile users do. The smaller screen might force more focused attention, or maybe mobile OS security layers are doing heavier lifting than we realize.
Either way, if you thought your laptop was the "safe" browsing zone, think again.
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OnchainGossiper
· 12-12 06:44
Haha, this research really hits home. I've always thought phones are insecure, but it turns out computers are the real culprits.
Being pushed down and dragged on the desktop is quite the experience. Luckily, most of my time is spent scrolling on my phone.
Now I can confidently use my phone. Computer users, wake up!
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FlashLoanLarry
· 12-11 00:37
Wow, is the desktop version actually more susceptible to phishing? I always thought mobile was the hotspot... Looks like I need to be extra careful with my computer.
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ZenZKPlayer
· 12-09 22:00
I always thought mobile phones were the most dangerous, but it turns out computers are actually the hardest hit by phishing? Learned something new today.
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fomo_fighter
· 12-09 21:57
Haha, that's hilarious. I always thought desktop was the safest, but turns out I got proven wrong right away.
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NonFungibleDegen
· 12-09 21:52
nah bro desktop users getting phished more is lowkey hilarious... we really thought our laptops were safe zones huh? probably nothing
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WealthCoffee
· 12-09 21:37
I can't take it anymore. I've used this laptop for so many years and thought I was safe, but it turns out I'm actually the prey?
Here's something that might surprise you: most people assume you're easier to trick on your phone—distracted, rushing between tasks, barely paying attention.
Turns out? That assumption's dead wrong.
New research flips the script entirely. Desktop users actually fall for phishing attempts more often than mobile users do. The smaller screen might force more focused attention, or maybe mobile OS security layers are doing heavier lifting than we realize.
Either way, if you thought your laptop was the "safe" browsing zone, think again.