A recent Kaspersky survey reports that while some consumers are very worried about malware, some feel that they are not of interest to hackers.

The report stated: “Many consumers underestimate how vulnerable they are to cyber threats and are storing personal data on connected devices, but fail to properly protect their devices and data from theft or loss or their families from online risks."

The survey comprised 12,355 people aged 16 and older from 26 countries.

The report found that there was a general complacency about online threats. It found that 25% of respondents reported experiencing some form of account hacking in the prior 12 months and an additional 32 percent saying they know of others who have been impacted.

Additionally, it found that 46 percent of those surveyed believe they are not a target for a cyberattack and only just over half, 54 percent; believe the number of online security threats is increasing significantly. What was most alarming about the survey was that a full 23 percent don't believe security is essential and thought software security companies are a gimmick while 19 percent take no precautions at all to protect their data.

Source: SCMAgazine