Effects of the pandemic on consumer security behaviors

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IBM announced the results of a global survey examining consumers’ digital behaviors during the pandemic, as well as their potential long-term impact on cybersecurity. With society becoming increasingly accustomed to digital-first interactions, the study found that preferences for convenience often outweighed security and privacy concerns among individuals surveyed – leading to poor choices around passwords and other cybersecurity behaviors. Consumers’ lax approach to security, combined with rapid digital transformation by businesses during the pandemic, may … More →

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