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Net: Increase in data theft [Pretoria News (South Africa)]
[April 15, 2014]

Net: Increase in data theft [Pretoria News (South Africa)]


(Pretoria News (South Africa) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) AT Least 18 percent of US internet users have had personal data such as bank account information stolen and the problem appears to be getting worse.

The Pew Research Centre study carried out in January showed a sharp increase from mid- last year, when 11 percent reported being victimised. The survey found 21 percent reported having e-mail or social network accounts compromised.



The findings come amid concern over the "Heartbleed" vulnerability discovered this month- Sapa-AFP Pretoria News (c) 2014 Independent Newspapers (Pty) Limited. All rights strictly reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info, an Albawaba.com company

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