A survey by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International showed that more than half of Europeans (57%) consider photos and videos they store on their mobile phones more significantly than anything else in their device, even from the device itself (54% , while the corresponding percentage in men reaches 42%). However, although over 25% of women are worried about it online security of photos, many still fail to implement even basic security measures.
Also, research has shown that while women are more likely to share with other 48% and 40% men and 43% than 33% and 29% of men respectively - one of the largest their concerns (as XNUMX% stated) are the security of their photos and videos in the event that a digital criminal gained access to their device.
About one o'clock two is concerned that these photos and other information could be shared inappropriately or without consent, which can cause embarrassment, shame and possibly psychological harm if the photos are sent to the wrong person (25% of European women). Also, 25% worry that such an event could even damage their relationships.
However, many fail to appreciate how vulnerable they are to digital attacks. Μόλις το 15% των Ευρωπαίων γυναικών πιστεύει ότι θα μπορούσε να αποτελέσει στόχο, σε σύγκριση με το 25% των ανδρών. Ως αποτέλεσμα, δεν εφαρμόζουν μέτρα ασφάλειας για την προστασία των πολύτιμων φωτογραφιών τους ή άλλων ευαίσθητων πληροφοριών, που είναι αποθηκευμένες στις συσκευές τους. Σε αντίθεση με τους άνδρες, το 16% των Ευρωπαίων γυναικών παραδέχεται ότι δεν προστατεύει τη συσκευή του με κωδικό πρόσβασης, ενώ το 10% δεν uses any kind of security solution.
This lack of risk assessment is confirmed by the fact that in a recent online safety test, where 27% of women admitted they did not back up their devices, risking losing all valuable photos, videos and files if the device is stolen or destroyed. By comparison, men are more prepared, as 80% of them maintains backup of their devices.
"It's no surprise that women use and value information stored on interconnected devices other than men. Devices play an important role in storing and sharing pleasant memories, but also in our relationships through email and messaging. Women are more concerned about the emotional impact that others may have on the theft or hacking of their device. Concern about what could happen if private photos are exposed publicly is not just about celebrities. The only way to prevent this is to take at least the basic precautions that will keep what's valuable, said David Emm, Kaspersky Lab's Principal Security Researcher.
To prevent scam access to images, videos, and other valuable data, files stored on digital devices must be protected by passwords and encryption. Files should also be backed up frequently so that they are not lost forever if the device is stolen or damaged.
If these data are shared or copied, they must be encrypted to remain protected, even if they fall into the wrong hands. The solution Kaspersky Total Security - multi-device protects data on many mobile devices, and allows both women and men to enjoy the use of mobile devices, while remaining safe from digital threats.
The data comes from the "Consumer Security Risks 2015"And by an online specialist test of Kaspersky Lab.
