online behavior
4chan shrugs off UK regulator, refuses to pay £520,000 in fines over online safety violations
The U.K.’s media regulator Ofcom fined 4chan £450,000 under the Online Safety Act for failing to introduce age checks to stop children from accessing pornographic content on …
5 years of shifting cybersecurity behavior
Online security is built through routine decisions made across devices and accounts. People choose how to create passwords, how often to reuse them, and how much effort to …
UK sets course for stricter AI chatbot regulation
The UK government has announced immediate action to force AI chatbot providers to comply with laws requiring online platforms to protect children from illegal and harmful …
Wanna bet? Scammers are playing the odds better than you are
Placing a bet has never been this easy, and that’s the problem. The convenience of online gambling is the same thing scammers are cashing in on. Whether it’s a fake app, a …
Consumers prepared to ditch brands after cybersecurity issues
In 2023, businesses have been hit with 800,000 cyberattacks, over 60,000 of which were DDoS attacks and 4,000 falling victim to ransomware, according to Vercara. The research …
Rise in automated attacks troubles ecommerce industry
Automated attacks on application business logic, carried out by sophisticated bad bots, were the leading threat for online retailers, according to Imperva. In addition, …
Connected homes are expanding, so is attack volume
78% Americans report unsafe online behaviors that open them up to cyber threats, such as reusing or sharing passwords, skipping software updates and more – a 14% increase from …
How to improve employees’ cybersecurity behavior
We already have cybersecurity behaviors we learned from elsewhere, especially those who have grown up with technology. Initially, cybersecurity starts from home and school, …
30% of online users suffered security breaches due to weak passwords
A GoodFirms survey outlines the current password behavior of online users, risk factors associated with password management, and the best measures, policies, and practices to …
Many users are sharing passwords with someone outside their household
According to a survey by The Harris Poll, one in 10 Americans would prolong a relationship with a friend or partner to maintain access to their streaming account. Moreover, …
Everyday cybersecurity practices inadequate among many online consumers
Bitdefender released a report which reveals how consumers across various age groups and socio-demographic backgrounds behave on popular platforms, applications and devices, …
Cybersecurity best practices lagging, despite people being aware of the risks
The National Cybersecurity Alliance and CybSafe announced the release of a report which polled 2,000 individuals across the U.S. and UK. The report examined key cybersecurity …