Lax laptop security can be dangerous ... and expensive

Most travelers carry little of value on their laptops, but those who do carry valuable information store an average of $525,000 worth of sensitive data, according to a recent survey. More on CIO.com How to Lock Up Laptop Security Do You Need LoJack for Laptops? ABCs of Mobile Security

The survey also found:

* The average value of personal information on travelers' laptop computers is $330,000.

* 39% of respondents have experienced some form of computer malware, virus or theft.

* Only 32% of respondents said the Wi-Fi connections they employ to access the Internet in hotels or conference centers are "somewhat" or "highly secure."

The survey was conducted by iBahn, a provider of secure broadband services to hotels and conference centers. It included 491 participants, all laptop or PDA users who stay in a hotel at least one night a month.

And not, apparently, sleeping all that well.