Study: Americans still confused by 2FA, encryption & private browsing

Study: Americans still confused by 2FA, encryption & private browsing


A study by Pew Research Center shows that few American’s have the expertise to effectively protect themselves online. Most adults, for example, can answer questions about phishing scams or website cookies, but few (28 percent) can identify examples of two-factor authentication. And just 24 percent understand that private browsing only hides your browsing history from other users, not from the sites you’re browsing. About half (48 percent) are unsure what private browsing actually does, in fact. The survey featured 10 questions, each designed to test the knowledge level of American adults on a variety of digital topics, ranging from cybersecurity…

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Study: Americans still confused by 2FA, encryption & private browsing
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