An Internet Security Paradox? Despite Badware's Reach, Americans Report Widespread Confidence in Their Safety Online

U.S. Newswire, March, 2008

To: TECHNOLOGY EDITORS

Contact: Katie Hallen, 1-202-463-0013 x213, for StopBadware.org

StopBadware.orgs Maxim Weinstein Will Testify on Educating Users About the Dangers of Phishing at Federal Trade Commission April 1

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly 90 percent of Americans say they feel safe online despite the rising tide of spyware, phishing and other badware threatening Internet users, according to a new poll sponsored by StopBadware.org, the consumer protection initiative aimed at combating dangerous software.

The poll, conducted by Zogby International, finds that 88 percent of Internet users feel safe when using personal computers to access the Internet. Furthermore, 84 percent agree that they have the information and...

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