An Empirical Study on Mobile Security Awareness and Its Implications for Course Recommendation Systems in Education

Contemporary society is increasingly reliant on smartphones, which have evolved into indispensable, multifunctional hubs for global connectivity, commerce, education and social interaction. While this dependence enhances productivity and access to services, it simultaneously exposes users to cyber security risks, including hacking, data theft and financial fraud. This study investigates the public perception of these risks, revealing high levels of awareness and concern but identifying a clear gap in the consistent adoption of advanced protection measures such as system updates, antivirus software and VPNs. The findings further highlight a strong willingness among users to invest in more effective security solutions, indicating the need for userfriendly, AI-driven protective mechanisms. Beyond general applications, these insights are particularly relevant for educational platforms such as course recommendation systems for students, where the protection of sensitive academic and personal data is critical to ensuring trust, adoption, and effective learning outcomes