Internet users across the globe are yet to master how to use passwords effectively to protect themselves online. Research from Kaspersky has shown that people are putting their online safety at risk by making bad password decisions and simple password mistakes that may have far-reaching consequences. According to the latest Kaspersky report*, only 36% of local […]
Kaspersky registers growing interest in PlayStation 5 among cybercriminals
Kaspersky registers growing interest in PlayStation 5 among cybercriminals
Kaspersky experts have recently detected a growing interest among phishers and scammers in the popular game console PlayStation, the new version of which is going to be launched in November. In the period of July – September 2020, there was discovered almost 150 suspicious web resources around the world with the word ‘playstation’ in their […]
3 ways parents can keep their child’s device ‘clean’
3 ways parents can keep their child’s device ‘clean’
Raising children in the digital age has become a little bit of a ‘ying-yang’ experience. Consider this, Dad is comfortable with his little angel getting the latest smartphone because she has done well in her academic year but, Mom doesn’t think it’s a good idea, considering the increased exposure she will have to the Internet. […]
Psychological study discovers new era of ‘digital best friends’, Kaspersky Lab reports
Psychological study discovers new era of ‘digital best friends’, Kaspersky Lab reports
A third of consumers are willing to ditch their friends for their smartphone. Yet 93% willingly give away their smartphone PIN when asked – putting the safety of their ‘digital best friend’ at risk. An experiment, which asked participants to rate various people and objects in their lives in order of importance, has discovered […]
Cyberbullying causes Depression, Nightmares and Anorexia
Cyberbullying causes Depression, Nightmares and Anorexia
According to the study Growing Up Online – Connected Kids, conducted by Kaspersky Lab and iconKids & Youth, cyberbullying is a far more dangerous threat to children than many parents think. The consequences for the majority of young victims of online harassment include serious problems with health and socialisation. Cyberbullying is intentional intimidation, persecution or […]
New study reveals the Internet is a source of family conflict and disconnect
New study reveals the Internet is a source of family conflict and disconnect
The way we live our digital lives at home is having a big impact on our family relationships, according to new research from Kaspersky Lab and iconKids & Youth. With people spending more time online, a fifth of parents and children say that the Internet and connected devices can be a cause of family tension. The research, which […]
Parental Control report reveals chats, games and narcotics most popular among children
Parental Control report reveals chats, games and narcotics most popular among children
Kaspersky Lab’s latest report shows that children around the world spend most of their time online using communication tools such as social networks, email, chats, etc. (accounting for 67% of online activity). Globally, gaming portals (11%) and websites containing information about alcohol, narcotics and tobacco (9%) came second and third, respectively. At the same time, there is […]
Your child is never too young to learn about online safety
Your child is never too young to learn about online safety
From a young age, children today are curious about accessing the Internet. In fact, more often than not, we find that our children have a better understanding and know more about our devices around the household than we do. And as they grow, they become very savvy about how to use technology to remain in […]