Power relationships, politics, and the masses

Tech corporations like Apple, Samsung, Google, and Facebook have "shaped and continued to drive" the smartphone epidemic. They are the creators of these slot-machine-type services that have become a source of addiction for 50% of teens. (Tricia Hussung)

Cyber-criminals target those who are smartphone-addicted, as addicts are not typically "security savvy" on their devices. Hackers are interested in tracking online behavior. So, in this case, the more time one spends on their phone, the more likely they are to get hacked.