Web Security Review

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It is found in a research that English speaking countries are targeted more for identity thefts. It rates to twice the rate of many European countries. Reports of identity fraud victims are 10% in the US, Canda and the United Kingdom. These being English speaking countries. Germany, France and Spain only reported a 5% rate of identity fraud. The Germans enjoy the lowest ratio of identity fraud among the specified countries, reporting only 3% identity fraud cases. While the Germans may have helped themselves to be more less riskier of being identity theft victims du to the fact that they are more cautious in handling their passwords. Only one in four Germans, according to the survey ever revealed their password to anyone they know. Unlike in the US where 60% of the respondents reported to have shared their passwords with their loved ones and or family members. Next is the French which totaled 56% over all. AMericans tend to write down their passwords so they would know what it is when they forget. The Freanch and Spanish users are the most lax in handling their passwords.

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