{"id":69819,"date":"2017-02-27T02:00:36","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T10:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/?p=69819"},"modified":"2025-08-31T20:12:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T03:12:46","slug":"connected-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/connected-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Today\u2019s Connected World"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether we\u2019re with our romantic partners<\/a> or members of our family<\/a>, our devices are not far behind. In fact, staying connected to our devices has become just part of life. But as we grow closer with our devices, it\u2019s becoming increasingly important that we keep those devices secure.<\/p>\n

We recently conducted a survey to better understand consumers\u2019 attitudes and habits around their connected lives. One of the key findings was that while people are concerned about securing the information stored on their mobile devices\u2014primarily financial data\u2014they often lack the security knowledge to keep those devices safe.<\/p>\n

Out of those concerns, the biggest was, unsurprisingly, about money. As we live faster, more connected lives, many of us keep our financial information on hand in a banking app. So it makes sense that out of those surveyed, 44% of respondents are most concerned about a hacker stealing personal financial information. Spanish consumers are most fearful, with 60% reporting concern about their personal financial details being compromised. France (55%) and Singapore (54%) followed closely behind.<\/p>\n

As the world continues to become more connected, we\u2019ve begun to store more and more personal data on our mobile devices. And since we want to keep that information safe, we now keep our devices close to us at all times. But sometimes, a close eye just doesn\u2019t cut it, as most people don\u2019t know the proper procedure for checking their device for infection or breach. In fact, 41% of consumers don\u2019t know how to check to make sure their devices or applications have not been compromised.<\/p>\n

Specifically, 66% of Japanese consumers report just that \u2013 they\u2019re in the dark on how exactly they can keep their connected life safe. On the other hand, respondents in India are far more equipped to determine whether their device has been compromised with 51% reporting they know how to check and 56% reporting they regularly do so.<\/p>\n

Beyond a lack in security knowledge, those living a connected life may get a little lazy when it comes to personal security. While 62% of consumers know to change the password for their router, 20% have never actually changed it from the default setting.<\/p>\n

Tips to Stay Safe While Connected<\/h2>\n

So whether you\u2019re unsure how to improve your security, or maybe just need another reminder, here\u2019s a few tips on how to safe stay while living a connected lifestyle:<\/p>\n