What are the main concerns of a computer users? Answer is easy to guess as each of us have seen the signs of Viruses in our computers, Privacy and Malware. These concerns are identified by BitDefender, too. According to the BitDefender’s Global Security Survey of 2008, computer users consider themselves more knowledgeable than last year. Over 550 respondents took part in the survey.

The survey results show that 68 percent of respondents feel that they are more knowledgeable about IT security than last year. 8 percent - less knowledgeable and 24 percent - same. The fact that there is n increase in computer literacy means that the users invest more last years than previous ones. e may also play a part into how much computer users invest this year with 46 percent stating that they plan to increase their IT security spending.

The survey shows that the less knowledgeable are more worried about IT security and consider their IT security solutions to be less effective. On the other hand, the more knowledgeable the user, the less concerned they were about IT security and these respondents thought that their IT security solutions were more effective than last year.

Main Concerns of Computer UsersWhen respondents were asked what the biggest concerns are about PC security, the Global Security Survey findings indicated the following:
Viruses 36%
Privacy 20%
Malware 15%
Hackers 11%
Cyber-criminals 8%
Phishing attacks 4%
Have no concerns 2%
Other 4%

Among the most important fields where the security really matters are online banking/shopping, web search and personal e-mail.

“The survey findings highlight an interesting connection between how much people understand about IT security and their concern for the security of their PCs,” said Bogdan Dumitru, BitDefender CTO. “With more understanding about the state of IT security, the less worried users are about their PC and the more faith they put into their security solution. BitDefender strives to provide computer users with solutions offering complete protection for their PCs.”


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