Cyber Crime Makes Americans Rethink Social Media

Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans

Based on the results of a new USA Network study, the proliferation of cyber crimes and security breaches may place America on the verge of a social media shutdown. But when it comes to taking precautions to protect themselves online, most Americans could be doing a much better job. According to the study — which is timed to the premiere of USA Network’s new cyber-security thriller Mr. Robot — in light of online privacy concerns, most young people wouldn’t join social media at all if they could start fresh. In addition, 75 percent of respondents are considering deactivating their social media accounts if major digital security breaches continue. The survey, “Nation Under A-Hack,” indicated that cyber-based fears are on the rise.  Eighty-six percent of 18 to 49 year olds agree that the next major terrorist attack will likely be a digital one, and more than half feel that cyber warfare is a bigger threat today than physical warfare. Despite these concerns, Americans have failed to take many simple precautions to protect themselves online. Nearly half of respondents said their online passwords were “mostly the same or close variations of one another,” making them susceptible to data breaches and hackers.  Furthermore, […]

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