According to a survey conducted by the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), more computer users become increasingly insecure about using the Internet. Forty-eight percent of those surveyed avoid making purchases on the Internet because they are afraid their financial information may be stolen. Less than one in five of the 1150 U.S. adults surveyed believe that existing laws can protect them from fraud, identity theft and other crimes on the Internet. More than two-thirds (70 percent) want Congress to pass stronger data protection laws.

Consumers clearly taken notice of Internet threats and scams, but there are few resources they can use to understand what the immediate risks and what can they do to more safely participate in their favorite online activity. Consumers want to be notified about the level of risk associated with common online activities, and they can take precautions to protect themselves. One such tool is the Symantec Internet Threat Meter, which helps computer users to be aware of the latest Internet threats and educating them about the steps that can be done to protect their computers and personal data while online.

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