70% of Net Users are Victims of Cybercrime
Have you been a victim of cybercrime? The statistics is ovewhelming, according to a study by security firm, Norton Symantec.
70% of internet users in Singapore have encountered cyber-crimes including computer viruses, online credit card fraud and identity theft. And, 71% do not expect cyber-criminals to be brought to justice. Worse, many feel they have only themselves to blame.
Well, I also got cheated before when I sold a used handbag aboard and never receive payment. The buyer seem genuinely interested, converse very well, ask relevant questions and gained my trust. But she disappeared after the good was delivered.
It was a bad experience but I learned to be more careful about internet pitfalls. I consider the lost handbag as a tuition fee lor. There are instances where more money could be lost in dubious financial schemes, Nigeria scams, lottery scams, phishing sites, etc.
For $10-$200, a lot of people prefer to write off losses because it is not easy to pursue the criminal online. The report says that "it takes an average 24 days and an average cost of S$1,660 to come to a resolution."
Definitely not worth the trouble leh but that is also what made cyber-criminals so prevalent.
What is your experience of cybercrime? If you have avoided it so far, give yourself a pat on the back.
[CNA]
Posted at 6:41 PM | Labels: Singapore news |
1 comments:
so far so good.. never sell or bought anything online.. but thought of buying some shoes.. wonder whether they really delivers.. :)
sorry to hear about your loss..
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