2024 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report

Digital threats continue to evolve, but how prepared are consumers to protect themselves online? Consumer Reports, Aspen Digital, and Global Cyber Alliance reveal key insights in the 2024 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report.

Surveying over 2,000 US adults, the report found:

• Nearly half have encountered a cyberattack or digital scam attempt
• 1 in 10 have lost money to a cyberattack or digital scam
• Black and Hispanic Americans who experienced an attack are twice as likely to lose money compared to white Americans
• Only 36% use a password manager to create and store strong passwords
• 80% use multifactor authentication for at least one online account

The report also explores emerging trends in digital scams, the adoption of privacy protection tools, and consumer confidence in data privacy.

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