More data shows that Americans are lackadaisical about security.

A new research report Published by cybersecurity specialists, BestVPN.com, shows the state of online privacy in the United States. BestVPN surveyed 1,000 U.S. consumers to comprehend the state of online privacy in 2018. The report reveals a significant knowledge gap and suggests that, despite their fears, US citizens are not protecting themselves against the ever-growing amount of cyber-threats.

In light of the 2018 information breaches and revelations, consumers were asked to detail their cyber hygiene habits. There is a significant distrust of social media platforms; 45% of consumers report feeling uncomfortable about using platforms that track and sell their information.

Regardless of the mistrust of corporations, a lack of comprehension is evident with a substantial 46 percent of respondents not correcting their privacy settings on social accounts in the aftermath of both 2018 corporate cyber violations.

The report also details the hazards encountered in people’s WiFi. More than half (52 percent ) of respondents acknowledge they often join public WiFi Networks, however, lack a comprehension of the danger this exposes them to From hackers or exploitation of their private, confidential information.

Donald Korinchak, MBA, PMP, CISSP, SecurityX, ITILv3

Donald Korinchak is a Cybersecurity Professional in the Washington DC area. Donald holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business. Donald is considered a thought leader in business, leadership, and cybersecurity issues.