Millennials are Less Concerned About Data Security Risk

Despite being the mobile-first generation, millennials don't care much about data security risks, especially those in the Asia-Pacific region.

A recent study has found that less than half (44 per cent) of those aged 18-34 in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore prioritize functionality of an app over its security features. Gen X (those aged 35-54; 53 per cent) and baby boomers (those aged 55 and above; 69 per cent), on the other hand, choose security over the convenience and functionality of an app.

The study, "The Curve of Convenience: The Trade-off Between Security And Convenience", which was conducted by US-based technology company F5 Networks in collaboration with UK's market research firm YouGov, surveyed over 3,700 respondents across the seven Asia-Pacific countries...

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by Idham Azhari