Social Media Companies Believed to Be Vulnerable, with 61% of Consumers Saying They Pose Greatest Risk for Exposing Data, Finds Gemalto

A majority of consumers are willing to walk away from businesses
entirely if they suffer a data breach, with retailers most at risk,
according research from Gemalto, the world leader in digital security.
Two-thirds (66%) are unlikely to shop or do business with an
organization that experiences a breach where their financial and
sensitive information is stolen. Retailers (62%), banks (59%), and
social media sites (58%) are the most at risk of suffering consequences
with consumers prepared to use their feet.


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