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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Crime Survey for England and Wales, 2016-2017

Variable Details

Variablefaware
LabelHow did you become aware your internet enabled device had become infected
Responses
1 The virus was detected by anti-virus software before infecti 34
2 The virus was detected by anti-virus software after infectin 41
3 Pop ups constantly appearing on screen that victim could not 136
4 Computer was performing badly/stopped working 205
5 Unsure - Identified by someone else in the household 20
6 Some other way 66
8 Refused 0
9 Don't know 16
Sysmiss 10834
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationCrime Survey for England and Wales, 2016-2017
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