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Aug 14, 2006
The British Computer Society announced the results of a survey it
conducted to assess UK’s
online security practices and public attitude towards Internet safety.
BCS figures reveal increasing public confidence towards the World Wide
Web. Online shoppers now spend an average of £164 per month online, 52 % make
use of secure payment areas on websites and 51% only shop on well known
retailer sites in order to ensure safe transactions. The organization points
out that the number of home Internet users in the UK who have purchased online
has also increased by over 2 million people in the past year, up from
approximately 15.2 to 17.4 million.
BCS chief executive David Clarke attributes the upsurge in public
confidence in the Internet to a growing recognition of safe surfing and
utilizing available tools to protect against threats. “The fact that the
British public are ensuring that their computers are protected from the
potential pitfalls of the Internet is very encouraging. Installing antivirus
software and a firewall is vital; likewise using a dedicated payment service,
or secure payment area of a website when purchasing online.”
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