We Are Under Cyber-Attack!

I posted the following way back in 2008. I feel it is relevant today as it was then. Read on!

The NSCA Consumer Research Study has just been released and I cannot believe what I read. Apparently there’s still a lot of people out there who’s totally in the dark as to what cyber-attackers can do to an unprotected device, and you know what I’m talking about. It’s your computer!It’s just mind-boggling that some people would buy a wireless device (a router, for instance) and skip the part in the installation where they are supposed to secure it. That’s just criminally idiotic and totally irresponsible. It’s like buying a brand new car and leaving the doors unlocked in a public parking lot. Anyway, enough of my ranting and here it is…

Overview of NSCA Consumer Research Study

Key Findings

• 49% of consumers have changed their password within the past year (19% of those within the past month)
• 71% have never heard the phrase “botnet” (29% are aware of botnets)
• Only 22% think it is at least somewhat likely that your computer’s security could affect homeland security (59% think it is not likely at all)
• 53% believe it is possible for a hacker to use your computer to launch cyber attacks or crimes against other people, businesses and our nation
• 46% of consumers are not at all sure of what to do if they became a victim of a cyber crime
• 48% do not know how to protect themselves from cyber criminals.