Kaspersky Lab: Digital devices our closest friend .. or does not it?

Research of Lab and B2B International shows that the relationship between users and their digital devices is often closer than even the relationship with their best friends. Among other findings, the survey showed that 30% take their devices into the bathroom with them, while 25% "share" secrets with their device that they don't want anyone else to know. However, this could put users at risk as devices could be compromised and their private information exposed. Kaspersky Lab Digital Frenemies Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Lab

Η μελέτη διαπίστωσε ότι η συντριπτική πλειοψηφία των Ευρωπαίων (88%) αποθηκεύει σημαντικές, εμπιστευτικές και μερικές φορές αναντικατάστατες πληροφορίες στα them, like , messages, photos, contacts, files, etc. Furthermore, one in four Europeans states that there is sensitive information on their device that they would not want anyone else to see.

In addition, these devices are transported and used everywhere in places such as workspace (50%), car (38%), public transportation (45%), bed (55%), even in bathroom (30 %).

Outside the home, these devices face risks such as damage, loss, theft and hacking by digital criminals, who seek to steal data or even spy on users. Devices used on open Wi-Fi networks are particularly vulnerable to . Ωστόσο, λίγοι είναι οι χρήστες που λαμβάνουν δράση για να ελαττώσουν τους κινδύνους. Η έρευνα της εταιρείας κατέληξε στο συμπέρασμα ότι μόλις το 18% των Ευρωπαίων χρηστών προσαρμόζει τη διαδικτυακή του δραστηριότητα, όταν βρίσκεται σε ένα επισφαλές δημόσιο δίκτυο Wi-Fi, παρά το γεγονός ότι οι χάκερς μπορούν εύκολα να υποκλέψουν δεδομένα και ς πρόσβασης. Μόνο οι μισοί περίπου (45%) αξιοποιούν τα χαρακτηριστικά s offered by the devices, such as remote blocking or ability to locate the device.

The consequences of not protecting the devices we carry with us may be extensive. According to the survey, a quarter of those who were lost or stolen discovered that personal data or confidential information had leaked.

However, this does not mean that users are automatically safer when they are their. There, they face different and sometimes more significant risks, especially in highly private areas such as the bedroom and bathroom, where hackers can easily turn the webcam towards users.

"The trust that users have developed towards their devices can lead them to neglect of security. It is hard to imagine that something we carry with us at any time and addressing it for everything, could be a threat. Unfortunately, however, this can happen - and indeed it happens. A "digital friend" can become a "digital enemy." A failure in assessing potential risks and protecting devices and information, respectively, could mean the loss of confidential information, money, even our identities. The camera of the device we use to capture the outside world can ultimately be tampered with and used to see something from our own world. Safety is not just an optional extra feature we can ignore, said Peter Aleshkin, Head of Consumer of Kaspersky Lab for Emerging Markets.

To avoid the unpleasant consequences of a violation, Kaspersky Lab recommends the use of strong passwords on devices and online accounts, the installation of a reliable security solution, such as Kaspersky Total Security - multi-device, as well as special attention when accessing websites and downloading apps, especially when users are connected to insecure Wi-Fi networks.

To check if your Internet behavior is safe, you can make the specialist online test of Kaspersky Lab. Here you can find more information on how to protect yourself.

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