The latest Security Index survey by Unisys says the 18-34 age group is most likely to use public wi-fi, yet this group is also the most concerned about security

Seventy percent of New Zealanders aged 18-34 years surveyed for the latest Unisys Security Index said they are extremely or very concerned about unauthorised access to their personal information, a result that has contributed to the highest level of overall concern reported in New Zealand since the study was launched in 2006.

Seven in every 10 young New Zealanders are concerned about internet safety, yet they are the most likely to use free WiFi.  The latest Uniseys Security Index survey shows that almost half of those between 18 and 34 have used free public internet in the past year.

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Kiwis regard the Internet as being more vulnerable to malicious or terrorist attacks in New Zealand, than airports and airplanes, public gatherings, freight, public transport or key physical infrastructure, according to new research released by Unisys. The Unisys Security Index™ is a bi-annual national study that provides insights into the attitudes of New Zealand consumers on a wide range of security-related issues.  In the latest study respondents were asked about the perceived vulnerability of a broad range of national assets to malicious or terrorist attack.

Today’s business traveller is cost-conscious, tech-savvy, and demands reliability, service and comfort. Patricia Moore has been looking at how the industry has been responding. Kiwis are flying to do business in greater numbers than ever before – and it’s not just executives at the big corporates who have their passports at the ready; for the growing number of smaller enterprises exporting goods and services around the globe heading off-shore has become routine. Technology, such as video conferencing, may offer alternatives for those face-to-face meetings, but it doesn’t guarantee the same results, particularly in the early stages of a business relationship. The business traveller’s needs are simple – reliability, service, comfort and value. The ‘perks’ don’t go amiss either. Essentially he or she wants to get from A to B, as quickly, cost-effectively, and painlessly as possible. But, as many a weary road warrior will attest, things happen. Travel today involves a delicate balancing act – traveller convenience versus security. Self-service processes now range from reservations to passenger and luggage check-ins, but lack of identity authentication in the check-in process is an ongoing issue. A recent report from technology company Unisys however, indicates passengers are prepared to sacrifice a level of privacy through the use of biometric-based identity checks, particularly if they are optional, in order to improve their airport experience.

According to a survey published last week, New Zealanders are more worried about having their identity stolen than they are about the threat of terrorism or a pandemic outbreak.