WATERLOO, Ontario – April 16, 2020 — /BackupReview.info/ — OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX) (TSX: OTEX) released Webroot’s fourth annual report on consumer security behavior across the U.S. The report, “A Look at 2020’s Most (And Least) Cyber-Secure States” sheds light on the continued need for greater security awareness education nationwide.
“The global COVID-19 pandemic has increased the importance of good cyber resilience habits,” said Mark J. Barrenechea, OpenText CEO & CTO. “Our threat Intelligence platform has tracked cybercriminals that create malicous websites mentioning COVID and coronavirus, insert malware into popular video conferencing tools and test users every day with phishing attacks. Both businesses and individuals need to learn about these threats, work with their technology partners and take steps to increase their cyber resilience.”
At a time when more people are working remotely than ever before, the report highlights the need to adopt cybersecurity best practices. While most citizens believe they are taking appropriate steps to protect themselves online, almost half (49%) of Americans still use the same password across multiple accounts and only 37% keep their social medial accounts private.
“This is the fourth consecutive year we’ve seen the same high levels of consumer misunderstanding and general overconfidence when it comes to cybersecurity practices and safety,” said Webroot security analyst Tyler Moffitt. “In fact, only 11% of Americans scored an ‘A’ grade on our index, and no state scored above a ‘D’. The need for better cyber hygiene and security education is clear, especially as more Americans work from home.”
In order to stay cyber resilient during the pandemic, there are some basic guidelines to follow:
Explore the full report here — https://www.webroot.com/us/en/home/promotions/states
Read OpenText’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic here — https://www.opentext.com/info/resilient
Notable Report Findings:
Almost all (89%) Americans say they’re taking appropriate steps to protect themselves online, but there is a general lack of understanding when it comes to cybersecurity.
Over three-quarters (78%) of Americans who have had their identity stolen have made changes to their online behavior as a result.
Over half (55%) of Americans routinely use their employer-provided work device for personal use.
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About the Survey
Webroot, an OpenText Company, partnered with Wakefield Research to conduct the Webroot 2020 Look into The Most (and Least) Cyber-Secure States survey, which provides insight into the consumer outlook on cyber hygiene. The survey reached 10,000 United States consumers, 200 from each state, and Webroot used the collected data to create a Cyber Hygiene Risk Index. The Cyber Hygiene Risk Index then provided the ability to assess the risks associated with susceptibility to cybercrime in each state, ranking the states to determine the riskiest and least risky states in the United States.
The Webroot® Platform harnesses the cloud and artificial intelligence to protect businesses and individuals against cyber threats. We provide endpoint protection, network protection, and security awareness training solutions purpose built for managed service providers and small businesses. Webroot BrightCloud® Threat Intelligence Services are used by market leading companies like Cisco, F5 Networks, Citrix, Aruba, A10 Networks, and more. Leveraging the power of machine learning to protect millions of businesses and individuals. Learn more at www.webroot.com
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