According to the study conducted by global provider of antivirus software and IT security services Avira, one in three polled consumers has chosen not to access financial accounts online, while only one in five users currently feels secure while banking online.
The research has pointed out that when asked whether they trust online banking security, 48.5 percent of interviewees have stated they currently carry out online banking activities, while still being concerned about the increase of internet crime.
Moreover, 31 percent of respondents have admitted that they never engage in online banking activities due to security concerns, whereas 20.5 percent of respondents have said they feel secure about online banking, according to the survey.
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