Americans more concerned about online privacy and security than a year ago

New data released today shows that Americans are increasingly concerned about their online privacy and security, including apprehension about increased government surveillance in the new presidential administration. The survey by secure access specialist AnchorFree of over 1,000 users of the company's Hotspot Shield personal VPN application reveals 84 percent say they are more concerned about their online privacy and security today than they were a year ago. Among other findings are that 64 percent say they are more concerned about keeping personal information private today because of the new presidential administration. Also, 50 percent are more concerned about online privacy… [Continue Reading]