Online Security Worries Rising in Pandemic, Says Experian

Fifty-seven percent of consumers believe there’s more risk of identity theft this year due to COVID-19, Experian reported Friday. Some 18% have been affected by a coronavirus-related scam. And 28% would risk being a victim for a good Cyber Monday deal, up from 19% last year. Just under half of the 1,000 adult consumers surveyed Oct. 29-Nov. 5 shop on protected internet connections; 47% check to see if websites are secure.