Researchers conducted two studies: one involving 259 participants, while another included 222 participants.
The study was published online in the journal HCI for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust.
The report, supported by the National Science Foundation, was released in the peer-reviewed journal Technology and Culture.
Researchers at North Carolina State University suggest companies are better off being transparent on cybersecurity efforts.
In a survey of 2,000 American adults commissioned by analytics software firm FICO, 81% of participants said they don’t see the need for what they consider unnecessary digital security measures.
It’s that time of the year again. As Christmas is fast approaching, cyber Grinches are ramping up their efforts to steal your personal information. But don’t let yourself be a victim to these sleazy criminals.