The security of personal data concerned 86% of social network users

An overwhelming majority of Internet fears for the safety of their personal data left on social networks, according to a study of Avira, unveiled Wednesday, May 30 The survey reveals that 86% of users of this antivirus solution fear that their personal information may be stolen or misused on Facebook, or Twitter + Google.

It shows that 40% of respondents have confidence in any social network in terms of data security and information available online. It should be added to the group of skeptics who consider 25% as the Facebook social network is most vulnerable to theft or misuse of data, like the 19% who most fear Google + and 2% who are not trust Twitter.

Finally, only 14% of respondents rely on all social networks.

This survey was conducted in January and February 2012, with 2,710 users of the antivirus Avira.