Americans Overly Optimistic About Security of Their Data: Report
A study by cybersecurity company NordVPN found that Americans have “a surprisingly optimistic outlook about their digital privacy despite concerning rates of personal information leakage.” According to the survey, released Tuesday, 52% of respondents believe their personal data hasn't been compromised, but nearly as many, 46%, have never verified whether it has.
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"This data exposes a troubling blind spot," said Marijus Briedis, NordVPN's chief technology officer. "Americans seem to have developed a digital version of their characteristic confidence. But in this case, that confidence is dangerously misplaced. The gap between perception and reality creates ideal conditions for cybercriminals to exploit." Briedis added that while 88% of respondents had heard of the dark web, “46% have never checked whether their personal information is being traded there."