Interestingly, men are more likely than women to view their devices as secure.
Most adults (84%) feel at least somewhat secure when using their internet-connected devices, down three percentage points from last year (87%).
84%
of consumers say they feel secure using their internet-connected devices
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of consumers say they’re extremely/ very concerned about AI being used for malicious purposes
of consumers say they’re extremely/very concerned about their home’s title being stolen
of consumers say they’re extremely/ very concerned about falling victim to a scam
of people are extremely/very concerned about one or more passwords being compromised
of consumers say they’re extremely/very concerned about their personal devices being hacked
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Are Declining
Access
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Demand is Declining, Though
Likely Plays a Part
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AI-driven attacks top Americans’ cybersecurity worries, with 91% of people reporting they are at least somewhat concerned about cybercriminals using AI for malicious purposes.
Meanwhile, good security habits are decreasing (90% follow at least some recommended practices versus 93% last year), and 10% do the bare minimum now (7% did last year).
Further fueling the fire, less people have access to identity & cyber protection solutions.
Say they diligently follow all recommended cybersecurity practices
Say they do the bare minimum to use a website or app
Do not have access to any protection solution, up 4% from last year.
Year over year, the news isn’t great when it comes to accessibility.
Dark Web Monitoring
Fraud Resolution Services
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Generational differences also abound.
Credit Monitoring
Dark Web Monitoring
Anti-Phishing/Malware
Scam Review/Analysis
Far from it, in fact. The vast majority of people (93%) say they would use identity protection if it was offered to them – whether that be integrated into a platform they already use or offered as a standalone portal. And, of course, some consumers have a preference!
Prefer integrated solutions for identity protection
Prefer a standalone website or app dedicated to identity protection
Would use both formats equally
Consumers overwhelmingly prefer protection embedded into the digital experiences they already trust.
Behind these concerns is real-world experience.
One in four adults have been victimized by a scammer in the past 12 months, including 8% who were victimized multiple times.
Worries, fears, stress, exposure, and a plethora of other reasons are making your customers really want access to identity protection.
So, we asked them –
Who do you want to buy it from?
Were scammed in the past year
2026 ICC Key Findings Report
This webpage presents findings of an Online CARAVAN® survey conducted by Big Village among a sample of 1,015 adults 18 years of age and older. This survey was live on March 2-4, 2026. Respondents were members of an online panel and had agreed to participate in online surveys and polls. Completed interviews are weighted by five variables – age, gender, geographic region, race and education – using data from the U.S. Census Bureau to help ensure reliable and accurate representation of the total U.S. population, 18 years of age and older.
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say a cybersecurity comapny
say their bank/credit card provider
say their cell/telcom provider
Confidence is high. Protection is not.
Iris’ 2026 ICC Report reveals a complicated picture:
while most consumers say they feel secure using their devices, their concerns about cybercrime are rising and their security behaviors are slipping.
of consumers say they feel very secure using their internet-connected devices
29%
of men say they feel secure using their internet-connected devices.
88%
of women say they feel secure using their internet-connected devices.
80%
Gen Z
Millennial
Gen X
Baby Boomer
Men
Women
Know someone who has been the victim in the past TWO years
32%
Have been a victim of identity theft/fraud in last TWO years
17%
However, just 29% report feeling very secure (vs. 27% in 2025).
Across the board, almost every tool saw a decline in the number of people who have access to it. One thing didn’t change though: Who has access to protection – and who doesn’t – varies significantly by gender and generation.
In the past two years, 17% of Americans have personally experienced identity theft or fraud, while 32% know someone who has been a victim.
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Concerns Have Spiked
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18% in 2025
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Access Decline By Solution
Access by Solution
Credit Monitoring
Password Manager
VPN
Anti-Phishing/ Malware
Identity Monitoring
Scam Support
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7% Would not use IDP in either format
Most people (65%) say they’d be willing to pay for a comprehensive IDP solution.
of consumers say they’re extremely/ very concerned about falling victim to a scam
of consumers say they’re extremely/very concerned about their personal devices being hacked
of consumers say they’re extremely/very concerned about their home’s title being stolen
63% of people are extremely/very concerned about one or more passwords being compromised
of consumers say they’re extremely/ very concerned about AI being used for malicious purposes
Access
Isn't Equal
Prefer integrated solutions for identity protection
Prefer a standalone website or app dedicated to identity protection
Would use both formats equally
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29%
25%
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2026 Identity & Cybersecurity Concerns Key Findings Report