According to the Travelers 2015 "Consumer Risk Index," anxiety over cyber-related risks rose from fifth overall to third overall. The survey also found that the top three concerns all are related to cyber risk:

Financial security, including fear of financial hacking, is a concern for 66%, with 30% saying they worry a great deal.
Losing personal privacy and identity theft worries 60% of survey respondents, with 25% worrying a great deal.
Cyber-related risks, including cyber, computer technology, data breaches and risks concern 57%, with 21% worrying a great deal.

The other major concerns of U.S. citizens were:

Personal safety concerns 51% of those polled to some degree, with 14% worrying a great deal.
Extreme weather along with natural disasters have 43% of Americans concerned, with 13% worried a great deal about threats to their property and personal safety.
Transportation and travel risks worried a total of 42%, with 11% worrying a great deal about them.
Food safety concerns and risks worried 41%, with 13% of those worried a great deal.

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What keeps Americans up at night? Travelers Consumer Risk Index

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