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Respondents to the survey were asked about security related incidents that they experienced through using the internet. Phishing (receiving fraudulent messages) was experienced by 15% of internet users, while 9% cited Pharming (were redirected to fake websites asking for personal information) and 2% of persons experienced Online identity theft. Financial loss was experienced by 6% of individuals, as a result of Phishing, Pharming and/or Online identity theft. See Table 10.1 and Figure 10.1.
Children accessing inappropriate websites was experienced by 9% of individuals, while Social network or email account being hacked and Loss of documents, pictures or other data due to a virus or other infection were experienced by 3% and 2% of internet users respectively. See Table 10.1.
| Security related incident | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phishing | 20 | 11 |
| Pharming | 12 | 7 |
| Online identity theft | 2 | 1 |
| Experienced financial loss resulting from identity theft phishing or pharming | 5 | 6 |
| Children accessing inappropriate websites | 12 | 7 |
| Your social network or e-mail account being hacked | 4 | 3 |
| Loss of documents, pictures or other data due to a virus or other infection | 2 | 1 |
| Misuse of your personal information available on the Internet | 2 | 1 |
Nearly one quarter (24%) of internet users did not provide Personal information to social or professional networking services due to internet security concerns. Such concerns prevented 18% of internet users from both Ordering or buying goods or services online and Using the Internet via public WiFi. Concerns about internet security limited or prevented 13% of internet users from doing Internet banking and a further 11% from Downloading software or apps. Concerns about internet security limited or prevented 6% of internet users from Communicating with public services or administrations. See Table 10.2.
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