Americans Say it is Riskier to Use Public Wi-Fi than a Public Restroom: Survey
Although consumers consistently give themselves a solid A when it comes to grading their online security behaviors, most leave their information vulnerable.
November 25, 2015 at 08:48 AM
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In 2014, more than 348 million identities were exposed due to identity thefts. Even with this unpleasant disclosure in the news daily, many people fail to take the necessary actions required to protect their personal information.
The Norton Cybersecurity Insights Report covers a survey of 17,125 adult mobile device users across 17 countries, and gives a global take on online crime and the emotional toll it takes on consumers. The report found that 62 percent of consumers worldwide believe that it is more likely that their credit card information will be stolen online, while 30 percent think it's more likely to lose their credit card from their wallets. Of those surveyed, 47 percent reported being victims of cybercrime.
Of the 17 nations surveyed, Americans are more inclined to take personal responsibility after an online crime, with 40 percent saying they feel personally responsible after being a victim, and 81 percent saying they'd feel devastated if their personal financial information was compromised.
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