WORKERS are doing little to protect themselves or their company despite increased fears over security.

A survey of more then 1,000 workers revealed today that one in four would only become more security conscious if there was a major terrorist attack.

One in 10 said they would ignore strangers if they saw them wandering around their office, while a quarter admitted to leaving doors or windows unlocked overnight.

Male workers were more lax about security than women, according to the research for Lloyds TSB Insurance.

Managing director Phil Loney said: "If there were any time you'd expect workers to be on their guard - it would be now, in the current climate, and yet a staggering number of employees admit they're literally waiting for a disaster to happen and are doing little to protect themselves or the companies they work for."

One in five of those questioned said they had never thought about their workplace safety.