The 2015 Consumer Security Risks Survey report released by Kaspersky
Lab has revealed that 46 percent of those surveyed believe they are not
a target for cyberattacks,
The views of the respondents contrast with the fact that 45 percent
admitted that they have encountered a malware incident, 25 percent have
experienced account hacking and 48 percent have experienced a financial
threat, according to the 2015 Consumer Security Risks Survey report
The study, which explores consumer behavior and opinions related to
their use of connected devices and awareness of current security
threats, found that although many consumers are aware of cyber threats,
most admit that they neglect to properly protect their devices, personal
data and families from online risks.
“Adult participants
worried that older relatives may not know how to protect themselves from
malware (52%), online scams (50%) or theft (45%). For children under
the age of 18, 61 percent of parents worry that their kids have
uncontrolled access to inappropriate content online; however, 76 percent
of parents surveyed had not installed parental control software that
would help to mitigate such risks.”
Kaspersky Lab surveyed over 12,000 consumers aged 16 and older from
26 countries across the world. The study found that a majority
