Safer Internet Day: Awareness and education remain key to online safety, say experts – ITP.net

Safer Internet Day: Awareness and education remain key to online safety, say experts – ITP.net

Today marks the 19th edition of Safer Internet Day, a global initiative that focuses on making the Internet a safer and better place for all.

In the digital age, the Internet plays a critical role in keeping people connected, spreading information, boosting collaborations and enabling business success. However, while it undoubtedly brings a plethora of benefits for organisations and individuals alike, the Internet is also often misused to exploit vulnerable users.

Each year, cybersecurity concerns continue to increase. In fact, 2.57 million phishing attacks were detected across the Middle East over the past year.