John
06-07-2010, 05:11 PM
One in 10 internet users is surfing the web without security protection and putting their personal information at risk, a new study found.
Security expert AVG said web users underestimate the financial and emotional cost of losing valuable data from their computers.
A survey conducted by the anti-virus software provider found that £718 million worth of downloaded music is at risk because people who store their music online do not have adequate security.
The research also revealed that men are less likely to use computer security software than women. Meanwhile, 95% of web users over the age of 50 install software which protects from viruses.
AVG managing director Mike Foreman said: "It's astonishing how much we store on our personal computers today - and how open we can leave ourselves to cyber criminals and the loss of content with financial and emotional implications."
He said that AVG offers free anti-virus protection.
Security expert AVG said web users underestimate the financial and emotional cost of losing valuable data from their computers.
A survey conducted by the anti-virus software provider found that £718 million worth of downloaded music is at risk because people who store their music online do not have adequate security.
The research also revealed that men are less likely to use computer security software than women. Meanwhile, 95% of web users over the age of 50 install software which protects from viruses.
AVG managing director Mike Foreman said: "It's astonishing how much we store on our personal computers today - and how open we can leave ourselves to cyber criminals and the loss of content with financial and emotional implications."
He said that AVG offers free anti-virus protection.