Internet users from different age groups are victims to different types of cyberattacks depending on their usage and primary device used to go online, according to cybersecurity firm Avast. The firm surveyed over 16,000 online users across age groups in 17 countries including India, USA, Russia and Australia.
Users aged above 65 mainly use their desktop computers or laptops to go online which makes them susceptible to ransomware, tech support scams, spyware and botnets that can be accidentally or unknowingly downloaded or accessed via links in emails or through malicious websites.
Majority of users aged 18-44 use smartphones to go online, making them targets of adware, mobile banking Trojans, SMS scams and even TikTok and Instagram malware.
“Different generations may see the internet with different eyes and have different online experiences, which is something to keep in mind when having conversations about online safety at home,” the report added.
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