Even the savvy digital natives get hacked, survey reveals

October 27, 2013

The millennial generation, those who were born and raised alongside the Internet, should be wise enough to avoid account hijackings and other scams, but it turns out not to be true. In fact, one out of four millennials have admitted to having at least once incident where an online account was hacked. In the interest of awareness and critical thought for National Cyber Security Awareness Month, CSO examined the results from a recent survey conducted by Marble Security. The survey itself focused on adults born between 1980 and 2000 by asking a single question —"Have you ever had an online account hacked?" The question itself is simple, but it demonstrates a few important variables when it comes to assessing employee-based risk. Twenty-six percent of respondents aged 25 to 34 said at least one online account has been hacked. But that doesn't account for those who have been part of major breaches over the years, or those who have had more than one account compromised. When it comes to those aged 35-44, the percentage drops to 24 percent. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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