Security News > 2020 > June > Only 31% of Americans concerned with data security, despite 400% rise in cyberattacks
Less than one-third of Americans said they are concerned about their data security while working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Unisys Security report found.
The Unisys Security Index, released on Tuesday, calculates a score out of 300 that measures consumer attitudes over eight areas of security in four categories.
The four broader categories consist of national security, financial security, internet security, and personal security.
Worries surrounding the other six security areas have fallen, including those related to internet security.
"It's not surprising to see people's level of concern for their personal safety jump in light of the global health crisis. However, the fact that it is not only matched by, but exceeded by, a drop in concerns around hacking, scamming or online fraud reflects a false sense of consumer security," said Unisys chief information security officer Mat Newfield, in a press release.