Identity theft is the biggest cybersecurity concern of netizens in India, claims report

Most netizens in India are worried about identity theft, according to the 2020 Unisys Security Index. As per the report, it emerged as the top security concern with 83% considering it as one of the biggest threat while online.
“Unisys Security Index score of 223 out of 300 signifies that Indians have a high level of security concern across the breadth of national, financial, internet and personal security covered by the survey,” says the report.
After identity theft, a close second is concern related to internet security, claims the report. As many as 82% respondents raised concerns about computer viruses, hacking and security of online transactions. “These findings reflect the growing internet penetration and use of digital services in the country as well as strong awareness of security risks in the personal and cyberspace,” adds the report.