With age comes wisdom? A new survey shows boomers value their information stored online more than younger generations. Find out more -- and some important tips on how to protect your private information.
The internet is a daily part of the lives of most Canadians. We access it on our computers, tablets and mobile phones on a regular basis ? but are we being safe when we open up our information to the world wide web?
A new study by Norton Security shows that over three quarters of Canadians are confused when it comes to online security.
The results of the survey shed light on how Canadians view their online privacy, and the difference between how the boomers treat their information online compared to younger generations.
They asked?respondents?if they would accept $1 million dollars in exchange for allowing strangers full access to their computers, and 68 per cent said they would not.
A surprising 77 per cent said they were confused about online security solutions and what exactly they need to protect themselves against online, and 60 per cent admit to falling?victim?to cybercrime.
More than one third (37 per cent) of Canadians?believe basic security software is enough to protect them online, and 23 per cent say their smartphones do not need security software at all.
The survey found that?Millennials?(those aged 18 to 31) take the most risks online, with 62 per cent admitting to using free security products, and 44 per cent feeling that being careful online is enough to protect them ? despite 92 per cent reporting they have?dealt?with computer viruses and malware, 70 per cent having experienced social networking cybercrime, and 34 per cent experiencing identity theft. They were also most likely to give up access to their computer for $1 million dollars (49 per cent).
50PLUS asked Lynn Hargrove, Director of Consumer Solutions at Symantec Canada, a few questions about the survey and how we can better protect ourselves online:
What do you think makes the 50+ crowd value their digital information more than younger generations?
While there?s no hard-hitting scientific evidence on this one, this may be as simple as the old adage ? with age comes wisdom.
While Zoomers are increasingly turning to the internet to connect with family and friends through email and social networking sites, do their online banking and even conduct business, they didn?t grow up in the days of instantaneous communication ? which may contribute to their stronger sense of personal privacy. On the other hand, using the internet, social networking and mobile devices has always been a part of Millennials? daily lives, which is likely why they?re more comfortable sharing their personal details online. Younger people may not understand the consequences of this, as well as falling victim to a cybercrime, or even of having their identity stolen, the same way older Canadians would.
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