Most People to Step Up Online Activity, Despite Fraud Worries: Experian

Though more than half of consumers canvassed globally said they have been a victim of online fraud or know someone who has, most respondents say they expect their online activity will increase in the next three months, reported Experian Thursday. The information services company polled more than 6,000 consumers in 20 countries, including the U.S., finding nearly three-quarters “expect businesses to take the necessary security steps to protect them online,” it said. More than eight in 10 consumers canvassed said security “is their most important factor of the online experience,” it said. More than 95% of baby boomers cited security as the most important aspect of their online experience, 10 points more than their Generation Z counterparts, it said.