Although many financial institutions say they are willing to refund money lost to cybercrime, only 59% of Europeans reported that they were able to fully recover the financial losses they suffered. 4% of victims in Europe received only partial compensation, while 27% were unable to get anything back. These losses can be significant, as the average amount stolen by cybercriminals was $313, while 16% of respondents reported losses of more than $1,000.
This situation is exacerbated by the fact that not all users are fully aware of the risk of digital fraud. In particular, 16% of respondents in Europe believe that online crimes and theft of money are rare events that will not happen to them. At the same time, only 22% fear that they may become the target of a digital attack. However, statistics show that approximately 27% of European users have encountered financial digital threats at least once in the past year.
Consumers can use solutions that will help them protect their data and money. For example, Kaspersky Internet Security – Multi-Device 2015, in addition to basic tools against digital threats, also includes the built-in Safe Money technology for Windows operating systems. This technology was developed specifically to provide additional security for online transactions. When a user accesses a payment service or is ready to make a purchase from an online store, Safe Money technology certifies the authenticity of the website, comparing it with a database in the cloud. At the same time, it ensures the protection of information entered through a “virtual keyboard” solution, which prevents interception by keyloggers.
Source: newsbomb.gr
