Kaspersky says users reluctant to protect themselves
Posted by: Timothy Weaver on 08/25/2014 11:06 AM
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According to a new consumer survey from Kaspersky Labs, more than three fourths of the survey respondents use multiple devices and/or platforms to connect to the Internet. The survey was conducted in 23 countries.
Nine out of 10 revealed they store sensitive information on all of their devices. Approximately six in 10 respondents cited fears their personal data may be stolen, and roughly that same percentage claimed to be worried their devices may be used to spy on them and infringe on their personal privacy.
But there seems to be a disconnect. Three fourths of the 11,000-plus survey respondents believe that banks, online retailers, and payment systems are responsible for safeguarding the data and that it's their job to provide solutions that enable them to secure and protect their endpoints.
Although respondents are aware of the need for security, few are doing anything about it.
Nine out of 10 revealed they store sensitive information on all of their devices. Approximately six in 10 respondents cited fears their personal data may be stolen, and roughly that same percentage claimed to be worried their devices may be used to spy on them and infringe on their personal privacy.
But there seems to be a disconnect. Three fourths of the 11,000-plus survey respondents believe that banks, online retailers, and payment systems are responsible for safeguarding the data and that it's their job to provide solutions that enable them to secure and protect their endpoints.
Although respondents are aware of the need for security, few are doing anything about it.
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