081013, chinese government, computer hackers, internet security, large companies, us government
Q. Which of the following do you believe is the greatest threat to internet security?
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|
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| Computer hackers |
39% |
| The Chinese government |
7% |
| The US government |
11% |
| Organised crime |
26% |
| Large companies |
4% |
| Don’t know |
13% |
The largest proportion of people believe that computer hackers (39%) are the greatest threat to internet security.
This was followed by organised crime (26%) and the US government (11%).
Just 7% believe the Chinese government is the biggest threat to internet security. 4% believe large companies are the biggest threat to internet security.
Females (45%) were more likely than males (32%) to think that computer hackers were the biggest threat to internet security.
Those aged 65+ were also more likely to select computer hackers (50%). Those aged 18-24 were more likely to select the US government (24%), and were less likely to select computer hackers (20%).