According to a Pew Research study, the vast majority of Americans keep track of their passwords using much more traditional methods – specifically, by memorizing them or by writing them down on a piece of paper.

About half of those responding to an online survey say their passwords are 5 years old.

Twelve-million pieces of personal information online are in the hands of fraudsters from the first quarter of 2012 alone.

A recent survey from a research firm suggests the economy is less important to Americans than their online privacy.

Recent studies show that one in seven youngsters has experienced unwanted sexual solicitations online. One in three has been exposed to unwanted sexual material online. One in 11 has been harassed or bullied online.

The Obama administration plans to announce an Internet identity system that will limit fraud and streamline online transactions.