{"id":86458,"date":"2026-04-15T14:07:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T12:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=86458"},"modified":"2026-04-15T14:07:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T12:07:32","slug":"online-scam-exposure-in-ksa-continues-despite-high-levels-of-self-assurance-kaspersky-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2026\/04\/15\/online-scam-exposure-in-ksa-continues-despite-high-levels-of-self-assurance-kaspersky-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"Online scam exposure in KSA continues despite high levels of self-assurance, Kaspersky reports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kaspersky<\/a><\/strong> recent survey highlights considerable gap between consumers\u2019 confidence in identifying online scams and their actual exposure to cyber threats. According to the findings, around one-third of respondents (30%) in KSA reported encountering an online scam or attempted scam within the past 12 months, underscoring the persistent and evolving nature of digital risks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worryingly, these threats are far from hypothetical: same third (39%) of surveyed users have fallen victim to online scams resulting in data compromise or financial loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among those affected, nearly half (52%) experienced scams via social media platforms, while 44% reported investment or financial fraud attempts, 40% \u2013 scam associated with fake delivery or postal messages. Phishing emails remain a significant threat as well, impacting 46% of respondents. These figures point to the increasingly diverse tactics used by cybercriminals to target individuals across multiple channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite this, confidence levels remain strikingly high: 81% of respondents believe they can recognize a scam, with 32% expressing strong certainty in their ability to avoid falling victim. This overconfidence may contribute to risky online behavior and reduced vigilance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to protective measures, respondents demonstrate mixed habits. While 59% report using strong and unique passwords, only 36% consistently check URLs before clicking, and 37% avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive activities. Notably, fewer than half (38%) use a dedicated security solution, which means a significant amount of people can face negative effects from cyberthreats. Alarmingly, 7% admit they do not use any specific security measures at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular maintenance of digital security tools also appears inconsistent. Just 37% of respondents update passwords and review security settings on a regular basis \u2013 at least once a month or more often. Meanwhile, 37% do so only occasionally, 20% rarely, and 7% never take such actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe survey findings highlight a critical need for increased awareness and stronger adoption of comprehensive cybersecurity practices. While individual habits such as password hygiene and cautious browsing are essential, they should be complemented by reliable security solutions and regular security updates to effectively mitigate modern cyber threats,\u201d \u2013 comments Seifallah Jedidi, Head of Consumer Channel in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa at Kaspersky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaspersky reminds all the users about basic rules of online security:<\/p>\n\n\n\n