In a September 2023 survey, roughly 72 percent of American adults stated that they avoided clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown senders. A further 64 percent said securing their financial information was a priority for them. Additionally, 57 percent said they avoided entering sensitive information on public Wi-Fi networks.
Most frequently taken actions taken by U.S. adults for financial cybersecurity as of September 2023
Characteristic
Share of respondents
I avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown senders
72%
Keeping my financial information secure is a priority for me
64%
I avoid entering sensitive information on public Wi-Fi networks
57%
I have antivirus software and antimalware software on my home computer
50%
I enable multi-factor authentication for online financial accounts whenever possible
39%
The convenience of saving my account information with an online retailer during checkout outweighs the risk of exposing my information to a data breach
12%
I don’t have strong enough passwords on my online financial accounts
6%
I often share personal information on social media
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Ipsos. (December 1, 2023). Most frequently taken actions taken by U.S. adults for financial cybersecurity as of September 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1460497/financial-cybersecurity-common-actions-us/
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Ipsos. (2023). Most frequently taken actions taken by U.S. adults for financial cybersecurity as of September 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1460497/financial-cybersecurity-common-actions-us/
Ipsos. "Most Frequently Taken Actions Taken by U.S. Adults for Financial Cybersecurity as of September 2023." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Dec 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1460497/financial-cybersecurity-common-actions-us/
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