Privacy fatigue affecting online users in the UAE

123rf/Markus Mainka

The challenge to keep personal information private is becoming more difficult for UAE residents.

That's according to a new report from Kaspersky Lab, which says 32 per cent of the respondents didn't know how to properly protect themselves online.

It shows that many residents overshare on social media, leaving themselves open to being targeted by cybercriminals.

At least 33 per cent of people have also seen information about themselves on social networks.

More from Business News

On Virgin Radio today

  • Non Stop Hits

    Midnight - 6:00am

    The UAE's #1 Hit Music Station with no interruptions

  • The Kris Fade Show

    6:00am - 10:00am

    Kris, Priti and Rossi host the UAE's biggest radio show. It's full of fun, laughs and it's Where The Stars Live.

Trending on Virgin Radio