WASHINGTON: Some 18% of US Internet users have had important personal data such as bank account information stolen and the problem appears to be getting worse, a survey showed Monday.
The Pew Research Center study carried out in January showed a sharp increase from mid-2013, when 11% reported being victimised.
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