Published 27 November 2023

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Facing growing online threats – from misinformation to identity theft – global consumers are prioritising cybersecurity: 79% of them took action to safeguard their data in 2023 (Deloitte, 2023). Identity protection apps, tools that confuse artificial intelligence (AI) models, and programmes that make learning about security fun are arming people with essential resources to stay safe online.

Safeguarding Virtual Identities

Keeping AI Under Control

Building Consumer Trust

Doxxing (sharing someone’s private information publicly) has turned navigating the internet into a perilous experience. Enter tools for safeguarding virtual identities: apps mask personal data when shopping, private networks enable untraceable web browsing and all-in-one software offers everything from notifications on suspicious activity to secure file storage.

Doxxing (sharing someone’s private information publicly) has turned navigating the internet into a perilous experience. Enter tools for safeguarding virtual identities: apps mask personal data when shopping, private networks enable untraceable web browsing and all-in-one software offers everything from notifications on suspicious activity to secure file storage.

Summary

Safeguarding Virtual Identities

Doxxing (sharing someone’s private information publicly) has turned navigating the internet into a perilous experience. Enter tools for safeguarding virtual identities: apps mask personal data when shopping, private networks enable untraceable web browsing and all-in-one software offers everything from notifications on suspicious activity to secure file storage.

Keeping AI Under Control

Hyperrealistic avatars and content created by AI are making it increasingly difficult to discern fact from fiction online. Protective tools are providing ways for consumers to determine if an image is AI-generated, keep their voices safe from AI manipulation and see if their search results are politically biased.

Building Consumer Trust

Although there are variations across generations, global consumers of all ages are concerned about how their data is used online. Education is increasing cybersecurity literacy, with non-profit initiatives emerging to provide free learning resources, and gamified platforms teaching cybersecurity best practices for internet users of all ages.

The Cybersecurity Imperative: Securing Consumers' Online Lives

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