Scammers Want Our Data, Yet CNET Finds Many of Us Aren't Protecting Our Devices

CNET reports that 54% of U.S. laptop owners saw possible malware in the past year, and 37% received phishing emails.

Most users did take action when they noticed suspicious activity, but threats still remained widespread.

Built-in tools like Microsoft Defender, XProtect, and Gatekeeper help, but they cannot fully block fast-changing phishing and malware attacks.

The findings underscore that laptop security depends on both software protection and careful user behavior.