50+ Indians created average 27 new online account during pandemic

New Delhi: As digital engagement grew multi-fold during the Covid pandemic, Indian respondents created about 19 new online accounts across all categories and those over the age of 50 created on an average about 27 of such accounts — more than any other age groups, an IBM global survey revealed on Tuesday.

On average, Indian respondents created three new accounts for social media and entertainment.

However, the growing digital interactions also led to poor consumer security habits.