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Kaspersky Lab explains how the British protect their data.
A recent survey conducted by Arlington Research, commissioned by Kaspersky Lab, revealed interesting contradictions in the behavior of British Internet users. The study involved 10,000 people around the world, including 1,000 respondents from the UK aged 18 to 40 who are interested in new technologies.
The results showed that almost half of the British people surveyed (49%) close their laptop's webcam when not using it. A really reasonable precaution. However, about the same number of respondents (44%) admitted that they willingly participate in fun tests and mini-games on social networks, and then publish the results. This behavior potentially puts their personal data at risk.
The study also revealed a number of common misconceptions. For example, 21% of Britons believe that a magnet can erase data from a smartphone. According to 40%, incognito mode in the browser makes their actions invisible to everyone. And 24% believe that using an encrypted messenger like WhatsApp automatically makes all links secure.
Another interesting misconception: 22% of respondents believe that iOS devices are fully protected from any hacking attempts.
Especially disturbing is the fact that 35% of respondents admitted to a superstitious attitude towards digital "letters of happiness" — they send such messages to friends and relatives, afraid of "breaking the chain".
41% of respondents are concerned about the amount of data that modern cars collect. These concerns are not unfounded, especially given Mozilla's recent report on how some automakers collect information.
25% of survey participants said they use special smartphone cases to protect their data from hackers. Of course, the approach is very strange, but it reflects well the growing concern of users about cybersecurity issues.
David Emm, one of the leading analysts in the Lab, emphasized the importance of critical thinking and relying solely on verified sources of information: "Ensuring security and protection requires critical thinking based solely on verified sources and facts. This means rejecting untested methods and myths, and becoming aware of the digital distortions that permeate our online lives."
The results of the study show that even tech-savvy users often fall victim to myths and misinformation spread through popular messengers and social networks.
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A recent survey conducted by Arlington Research, commissioned by Kaspersky Lab, revealed interesting contradictions in the behavior of British Internet users. The study involved 10,000 people around the world, including 1,000 respondents from the UK aged 18 to 40 who are interested in new technologies.
The results showed that almost half of the British people surveyed (49%) close their laptop's webcam when not using it. A really reasonable precaution. However, about the same number of respondents (44%) admitted that they willingly participate in fun tests and mini-games on social networks, and then publish the results. This behavior potentially puts their personal data at risk.
The study also revealed a number of common misconceptions. For example, 21% of Britons believe that a magnet can erase data from a smartphone. According to 40%, incognito mode in the browser makes their actions invisible to everyone. And 24% believe that using an encrypted messenger like WhatsApp automatically makes all links secure.
Another interesting misconception: 22% of respondents believe that iOS devices are fully protected from any hacking attempts.
Especially disturbing is the fact that 35% of respondents admitted to a superstitious attitude towards digital "letters of happiness" — they send such messages to friends and relatives, afraid of "breaking the chain".
41% of respondents are concerned about the amount of data that modern cars collect. These concerns are not unfounded, especially given Mozilla's recent report on how some automakers collect information.
25% of survey participants said they use special smartphone cases to protect their data from hackers. Of course, the approach is very strange, but it reflects well the growing concern of users about cybersecurity issues.
David Emm, one of the leading analysts in the Lab, emphasized the importance of critical thinking and relying solely on verified sources of information: "Ensuring security and protection requires critical thinking based solely on verified sources and facts. This means rejecting untested methods and myths, and becoming aware of the digital distortions that permeate our online lives."
The results of the study show that even tech-savvy users often fall victim to myths and misinformation spread through popular messengers and social networks.
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