Americans Are on High Alert as Data Breach Fears Reach a Breaking Point
Friday, March 14, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey by HostingAdvice reveals 95% of Americans worry about their personal data being exposed in a corporate data breach. The survey also found that more than 61% have received at least one data breach notification in the past two years. Contrary to recent headlines that people have become desensitized, 86.2% feel frustrated and alarmed, taking the situation seriously and acting accordingly.
The survey, which polled 500 U.S. adults aged 18 to 65+, highlights how data breaches disrupt personal lives from finances to mental health. Nearly 44% of respondents said they've experienced fraud, identity theft or financial loss due to a breach. Still, 17% admitted they wouldn't take extra security precautions unless they suffered direct financial harm.
Despite reports of desensitization to cyber threats, most people are taking proactive steps to protect themselves:
-- Nearly 9 in 10 change their passwords after being notified of a breach.
-- 58.6% enable two-factor authentication.
-- 54.4% actively monitor their financial health - consumers are no longer
ignoring the risks.
-- Adults 56+ are the slowest to react to breaches, often hesitant about
modern or additional security measures such as two-factor authentication
and identity theft protection.
Beyond personal impact, breaches are reshaping how consumers interact with brands. Nearly 74% of consumers said they would lose trust in a business after a data breach, and 70% would take their money elsewhere. Additionally, 73% of respondents believe companies should be doing more to protect their data. For businesses, these numbers serve as a warning: cybersecurity isn't just about checking the box - it's about safeguarding customer loyalty.
"Businesses must go above and beyond with cybersecurity, and often change approaches for different age groups, to maintain customer loyalty," said Joe Warnimont, Senior Analyst at HostingAdvice. "Younger customers, for example, should receive quick ways to update passwords, activate authentication and monitor account security. Older customers, on the other hand, require further training on how to use security tools, along with notifications on when to change passwords or check account security."
As hackers continue to grow in step with security protocols, HostingAdvice urges individuals and businesses to take action. Consumers should update passwords, enable two-factor authentication and monitor financial accounts regularly. Businesses must prioritize cybersecurity and be transparent about their efforts, or risk losing customers to competitors that take security more seriously.
For more detailed insights and to view the complete survey results, please visit https://www.hostingadvice.com/studies/data-breach-americans-feel-risk/.
About HostingAdvice
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