[ISN] Singaporeans will rather give up $1.2m than lose computer privacy

From: InfoSec News <alerts_at_private>
Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 01:48:39 -0500 (CDT)
http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120404-337795.html

AsiaOne
April 04, 2012

A survey conducted by antivirus software company Norton said three 
quarters of Singaporeans would rather give up $1.2 million than give 
strangers complete access to their computers.

According to the report, 76 per cent of Singaporeans believe that the 
information that can be accessed on their computers is worth US$1 
million.

Despite being protective of personal privacy online, two in three 
Singaporeans are still confused about online security offerings.

They have little or no understanding of the online security solutions 
available to them, the survey found. 45 per cent of Singaporeans believe 
that a basic security solution or antivirus is all they need

While Singaporeans know they need online protection, they do have a 
basic awareness of cybercrime and online threats.

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