As much as 70% of the 20,900 users globally, reached through an online survey, say they use public wi-fi for checking e-mail, logging into social media accounts or sharing files.
According to the report, there are 42 million cyber crime victims every year on a pan-India basis. During the last year, 52 per cent of such victims had suffered attacks such as malware, viruses, hacking, scams, fraud and theft.
Norton report says Indians putting themselves at risk over Wi-Fi usage
The global study covered 17 countries.
Losing a phone has become even more costly after the government's push for a cashless society
With cyber criminals becoming savvier by the day, learning how to safeguard yourself is imperative.