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'Logged In' Brits at Huge Risk of Identity Fraud

People in the UK are putting themselves at huge risk of Identity Fraud according to a new report that’s found almost half of Brits stay ‘logged in’ to Smartphone apps
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People in the UK are putting themselves at huge risk of Identity Fraud according to a new report that’s found almost half of Brits stay ‘logged in’ to Smartphone apps which contain personal information, often as private as bank details.

With almost half of smartphone users failing to clear their browser history (42%) and a third not logging out of social media or internet banking websites on their mobile (32%), concerns about rising levels of ID fraud have heightened.

In a mission to decrease attack incidents, currently experienced by three quarters of the population - the highest rates in Europe - a joint initiative has been formed to change complacent attitudes this National ID Fraud Prevention Week.

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We’re the worst affected in the Europe when it comes to ID fraud attacks, yet research today has shown Brits are increasing their chances of becoming a victim. With many failing to log out of internet banking and some storing passwords and pins on their smartphones, concerns have sparked a national campaign to stop this complacency.

So what are the risks of staying ‘logged in’ and what can be done to make people more security savvy this National ID Fraud Prevention Week?

Joining us to discuss this further is Neil Munroe, Chair of the Identity Fraud Communications Awareness Group (IFCAG).