UK: perception of personal cyber security abilities 2019

This statistic displays the findings of a survey on the perception of personal protection abilities against cybercrimes in the United Kingdom (UK) as of October 2019. During the survey period, it was found that 73 percent of respondents agreed with the following statement: "You are able to protect yourself sufficiently against cybercrime, e.g. by taking precautions or by using antivirus software."

Are you able to protect yourself sufficiently against cybercrime?

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Release date

January 2020

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

October 2019

Number of respondents

23,420**

Age group

15 years and older

Special properties

Internet users.

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

* The original survey question was phrased as follows:
"Could you please tell me to what extent you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? You are able to protect yourself sufficiently against cybercrime, e.g. by using antivirus software"

** Base of respondents for EU-28.

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