ID thieves love millennials. Here's why
For tech-savvy millennials, the threat of becoming a statistic doesn't register, even though their behavior makes them more susceptible, says Tim Rohrbaugh, chief information security officer at Intersections Inc., an identity risk management company.
"There's a certain amount of trust inherent with these systems" by millennials, Rohrbaugh says. "They are digital natives. A lot of stuff, they take for granted."
According to cybersecurity experts, millennials' willingness to share personal data on social networks puts them at increased risk. These days, many websites require users to input a password and answer security questions to gain access, but often the answers to those questions can easily be discovered on a person's Facebook page.
Another reason millennials are at risk is their openness to try new technology without giving much thought to repercussions. After all, if someone steals their credit card and makes purchases, they know they won't be on the hook to the card issuer.
(Yahoo.com)
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