Survey Reveals 80% Of Malaysians Worry About Their Online Safety

A survey conducted by NortonLifeLock, a consumer Cyber Safety firm revealed that two out of five Malaysians (40%) surveyed have experienced cybercrime at least once in their lives, and one quarter (25%) of those have been targeted by cybercriminals once or more over the past 12 months. When asked about their thoughts on online privacy, the survey reflected that 78% of Malaysians surveyed are concerned about their online privacy. The research involved 1,000 Malaysians and was commissioned by NortonLifeLock in collaboration with international research specialists, Ipsos.

“It is staggering to discover the potential extent of cybercrime in Malaysia, brought into the light by this research. Those all-important smartphones, laptops, PCs, and even tablets hold huge amounts of personal data. It is so important to take steps to help avoid handing over your data, banking information, or even your identity to cybercriminals,” said Mark Gorrie, Senior Director for the Asia Pacific at NortonLifeLock.

Given that over half of Malaysian cybercrime victims surveyed had suffered losses (58%) – including financial losses or loss of private information – the responses suggest Malaysians are aware of the potential severity of cyberattacks and measures needed to prevent it. The majority of cybercrime victims (54%) in the Malaysian survey required over 12 hours to recover their devices. In a study conducted by Cybersecurity Ventures on the impact of cybercrime, it was also found that cybercrime is estimated to inflict damages totaling $6 trillion USD globally in 2021 and is expected to reach $10.5 trillion USD by 2025.

“While the results are certainly concerning, measures need to be taken to help protect our online safety,” added Mark Gorrie.

One of the most accessible ways to help identify and recover from cyberattacks is by installing comprehensive security software. When asked, Malaysians claim they use online security software to maintain their privacy (56%) and help prevent access to their files, photos, and important documents (63%), while awareness of viruses (which can attack mobiles, tablets, and PCs), was cited by 88% of respondents. Awareness of online scams was shown to be high, with almost half (46%) of those surveyed citing this as a reason to use cyber security features across devices.

Users should look for plans that offer multi-layered protection and comprehensive solutions, Norton 360 is powered by AI and machine learning-based technology that can help protect the data on the very devices.

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