8 in 10 Brits willing to exchange data privacy for free services

More than eight-in-10 (84%) UK internet users are willing to share their personal data with websites and apps in exchange for free access to digital services, according to new research commissioned by Kaspersky. Its new data privacy heatmap explores the importance and concerns that consumers feel about their information. It reveals that despite privacy worries, users are willing…

Top Tech Tips for helping get through Blue Monday

As 2021 dawns, many of us were hoping for a brighter year than 2020. But in reality, we're still a long way from socialising in real life, with this year's Blue Monday (so-called because it's widely considered the most depressing day of the year) poised to be the toughest yet... Research from cybersecurity company Kaspersky…

Nearly half of us still not password-protecting mobiles, claims Kaspersky Lab

With nearly half (42%) of us still failing to password-protect our mobile devices, and only 20% using anti-theft solutions, pick pocketers who get their hands on a smartphone could be in for more of a treat than even they hope for. That's one of the latest concerns raised by cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab, which…

Three in 10 catch ‘Digital STI’ after watching online porn

Nearly a third of British adults (30%) have contracted a virus on their laptop, computer or mobile device after looking at adult content online, according to new research released today, which reveals that by not protecting themselves adequately many could be at risk of contracting a 'Digital STI'. The new study of 1,000 adults by…