Poll: Americans more worried about cybercrimes than other crimes

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill




BY BRETT SAMUELS - 11/06/17 08:41 AM EST

Americans are more worried about being the victim of a cybercrime than other conventional crimes, according to a Gallup poll released Monday.

The survey found 67 percent of adults worry at least occasionally about computer hackers stealing their personal or financial information and 66 percent are concerned about being a victim of identity theft.

The gap between fear of cybercrimes and the next most pressing concern — having your car stolen or broken into — was 28 percentage points.

The question about hackers stealing information, which took the top spot, was added this year.



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[Bernardo de La Paz]

1. Biggest cybercrime is tilting elections, hacking elections, and stealing votes. . . . nt

[rogue emissary]

2. Next time a politician says no one is talking about the Russia hacking.

We need to send them this article and educate them on the truth of the matter. Everyone knows someone that's had their ID or an account compromised. It's only going to get worse and we need to be taking it seriously.