28% of users do not check security status of websites, says Kaspersky Lab

As per the recent Consumer Security Risks Survey 2013, conducted by  the analytical company B2B International in cooperation with Kaspersky Lab, it has been found that almost one in three Internet users enters confidential data  including financial info on sites without checking their authenticity.

Often, though, users overlook this threat and fail to take adequate measures to protect themselves online. In the study 28% admitted they do not check the security status of the sites where they enter confidential information. 24% said they had never heard of tools capable of checking the legitimacy of a web resource or preventing data leaks.

Since 2012, Kaspersky Lab has incorporated Safe Money technology into its flagship home user product Kaspersky Internet Security. This protects users when they make online transactions.
Together with the security technologies implemented in Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Internet Security – Multi-Device, Safe Money ensures users can safely manage their personal finances online.

The B2B International survey found that 62% of the respondents had encountered at least one online threat to their financial assets, and 41% of those who lost money after an online attack never recovered the stolen sum. Therefore, the survey has advised users to be cautious while surfing the web and to use a reliable security solution that includes a secure payment technology – this combination will help avoid financial losses.