1 of 5 Indians to share personal data for free Wi-Fi

Norton report says Indians putting themselves at risk over Wi-Fi usage

Users overlook the most common channel through which data is compromised, unsecured Wi-Fi, despite rising instances of malware attacks and data leaks, says a report.

One of five Indians will readily give access to personal emails, photographs, contact lists and social media profiles in exchange for a free Wi-Fi connection, says a Norton Wi-Fi risk report released on Tuesday.

The report surveyed more than 15,000 consumers in 15 countries to learn about their public Wi-Fi usage and perceptions. Many of the global findings show that people are aware of the risks of public Wi-Fi, but not necessarily changing their usage behavior. 
 

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