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More than 70% of people would reveal their computer password in exchange for a bar of chocolate, a survey has found. It also showed that 34% of respondents volunteered their password when asked without even needing to be bribed.
A second survey found that 79% of people unwittingly gave away information that could be used to steal their identity when questioned.
Security firms predict that the lax security practices will fuel a British boom in online identity theft.
The survey on passwords was carried out for the Infosecurity Europe trade show due to take place at Olympia in London from 27-29 April. The survey data was gathered by questioning commuters passing through Liverpool Street station in London and found that many were happy to share login and password information with those carrying out the research.
News source: BBC Technology News
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