No one likes getting hacked, and yet it seems that many computer users are simply asking for it.

A study released by IObit, a system utility and security software provider, reveals that 30 percent of users always accept “Keep Me Logged-in” when they are logging into Facebook (News - Alert), Twitter, Pinterest and other social media sites. A simple unchecking of the box is just that – simple – but either people aren't aware or they simply do not care about online privacy.

The study also found that 10 percent of users never clear browser cookies and cache. 

More people are active users of social media and online shopping than ever before, yet they aren't necessarily getting any smarter about protecting their personal information and privacy. The study found that 45 percent of people will change their passwords only when they are required by a site to do so, which primes their social media accounts for attack.

The study surveyed 10,157 people around the world.

Michael Zhao, marketing director at IObit (News - Alert), advised social media users on how to better protect themselves and their account's security. 

“Keeping a strong, frequently changed password is the best guardian for one’s social media accounts. It should therefore be taken seriously and kept well protected. However, many people aren't consciously aware that this small activity is threatening their personal privacy and security,” Zhao said. “We shouldn’t wait until something bad happens before we take action to protect our accounts. We will continue to remind users about this issue. We have strong confidence that our users will be following best-practices for keeping their privacy and online assets protected. A strong password and a good habit in password management is the simplest and the most effective method.”

The study revealed that fifteen percent of people never change their password – ever. So, millions of people are still in danger of having their social accounts attacked and personal information exposed by hackers.