Pandemic-induced digital reliance to continue, create security concerns: IBM

The Covid-19 pandemic had resulted in an increase in digital-first interactions and this is expected to continue even once the pandemic ends, according to a study by IBM Security.

In India, respondents over 35 saw the largest increase in digital interactions during the pandemic and expect this behaviour to continue, with 36% of all respondents saying that they do not plan to delete or deactivate any of their accounts. Nearly half re-use the same credentials that they have used for other accounts, with 82% using the same passwords, leading to concerns around security for enterprises.