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Britons Condemn Hackers But Are Divided On A Solution

Posted: 17 Oct 2011 08:16 AM PDT

Recent high profile hacks on websites and online networks of large organisations have resulted in Brits feeling concerned about the threat of hacking, and calling for businesses and government to take firmer action. According to a new report released by Professor Majid Yar, leading cybercrime expert from the University of Hull, commenting on the results of a survey* by PC Tools, 97% of Brits believe online hacking is an issue we, as a society, should be worried about. Britons condemn hackers Recent large-scale security breaches by rogue individuals and cybercrime collectives that resulted in millions of UK internet users' personal and financial details being compromised, have driven the nation to a state of concern and discontent. Based on the survey results, one in five Brits has lost trust in large organisations and approximately one in six of respondents are disappointed by how the police have handled this public threat. Although a number of these attacks have been attributed to 'hacktivist' groups, who claim their motivation behind this activity is to champion a political or social cause, nearly all Brits disapprove of this particular form of cybercrime. Hacking never justified According to the report, 40% of respondents argue that hacking is [...]