The Unisys Security Index^TM presents a social indicator regarding how safe consumers feel on key areas of security.

• National security
• Financial security
• Internet security
• Personal security

• Nearly two-thirds of Americans are seriously concerned about identity theft and credit and debit card fraud (65% and 64%, respectively) 
• The percentage of Americans seriously concerned about the security of online transactions rose to 42%, the highest level since the Unisys Security Index began
• 58% of Americans would be willing to provide biometric data to merchants and financial institutions to verify their identity

What's new in the report

With the economy improving, the concerns of the U.S. public shifted from financial security to national security concerns such as the war on terrorism and the risk of health epidemics. Financial security, which was the most important concern in March 2009, dropped behind national security as the public’s greatest concern. Americans also remain seriously concerned about the security and privacy of their personal information. Data security and identity theft – including unauthorized use of personal information and credit/debit card details – remain top concerns for Americans. The majority of Americans (58%) said they are ready to use biometrics for identity verification.

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