If you live in Seattle, you might want to be a little more careful on the computer. The Emerald City is topping a new Norton From Symantec list of cities most vulnerable to cybercrime. Computer users in Seattle are the most at risk for cyberattacks and infections, while many Internet users in the community use wireless Internet access and engage in online activities such as shopping and banking that put them at a higher risk of becoming a cybercrime victim. Boston follows at number two, followed by Washington, DC. Norton officials speculate their high rankings stems from the prevalence of WiFi hotspots in the cities. San Francisco -- the number one city for risky online behavior -- has fourth place overall, with Raleigh, North Carolina taking the number five spot.At number six is Atlanta, which tops the list for cyberattacks and potential infections. Residents in seventh placed Minneapolis, Minnesota and tenth ranked Portland, Oregon are also among those who practice risky online behavior. Denver and Austin, Texas are also in the top ten.
The Norton From Symantec Top 10 Riskiest Online Cities
1. Seattle, Washington
2. Boston, Massachusetts
3. Washington, DC
4. San Francisco, California
5. Raleigh, North Carolina
6. Atlanta, Georgia
7. Minneapolis, Minnesota
8. Denver, Colorado
9. Austin, Texas
10. Portland, Oregon
