Identity Theft A New Norm For Americans According To New Survey

America is quickly becoming a commonplace for hacking and identity theft. But how problematic is identity theft in America? Based on the findings of a recent survey done by nCipher, 17.6% of the respondents claimed that they had been victims of identity theft. Although it may not be that huge of a number, a big part of the community is still affected which is still reason for alarm. Businesses are also at risk. Employees could have their identities stolen which could not only endanger their personal lives, but other aspects like their business as well. That is why businesses must have managed ITservices for complete protection online.

17.6 percent may sound a little small, but considering it is the United States, it’s still a big deal. Overall, around 58,080,000 would have been affected by identity theft if the survey results would speak for the entire country. However, it is still a dilemma due to the number of people involved in such cases. After all, identity theft can change lived in an entirely negative way.

When compared to data in 2017 where around 16.7 million identity theft cases were recorded, the growth is quite alarming. What’s even more bothersome is that 16.5% of the respondents said they are uncertain whether their identity has already been compromised or not. Though it wouldn’t be fair to assume that these people did have their identities stolen without them knowing it. However, the mere fact that people are starting to be bothered about their information security is quite disturbing.

 With the rapid growth of identity theft in the country, companies need to step up their game and add more security measures like managed IT services Greenville for added protection. Hackers nowadays have become more sophisticated and more capable of stealing data from people online. This only means businesses and everyday people should find ways to protect themselves and their data online.

Want to secure your business online? Call SpartanTec, Inc. today!

SpartanTec, Inc.
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 326-5914
https://spartantec-greenville.business.site/

Cities Served
Greenville, Spartansburg, Mauldin, East Park, Overbrook, West Greenville, Greer