Wombat Security published its second annual User Risk Report that revealed personal cybersecurity habits of working adults around the world.
There are a few key findings from the report:
- 44% of global respondents do not password-protect their home WiFi networks, and 66% have not changed the default password on their WiFi routers.
- 55% of workers who use employer-issued devices at home allow family members to use them for things like shopping online and playing games.
- 67% believe using antivirus software and keeping it up to date will stop cyber attacks from affecting their computer.
- Among working adults who do not use a password manager, more than 60% admitted to reusing passwords across multiple online accounts.
https://www.wombatsecurity.com/blog/user-risk-report-reveals-poor-cybersecurity-habits-of-global-workers
Interesting source Haitao, I downloaded the annual User Risk Report to get a better sense of the personal cyber-security habits of working adults around the world which reveals the results of an international survey of more than 6,000 users across six countries: the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Australia.
Haitao,
I like some of the key findings you brought up. I’m surprised 44% don’t put a password on their wifi. Most wifi routers now force you thru a setup that makes you pick a wifi password. Or some ISPs that provide a wifi device will pre-install a password (but will have the password written on the label physical stuck to the device).
I can also see work devices being used at home for personal use. I see it alot with iPhones or iPads too.
And I definitely see people reusing their passwords across different sites and systems. Not good practice but we have seen this at work.