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Although these developed countries are better prepared to tackle cybersecurity threats, the residents are more exposed to cybercriminals because digital banking has increased in the past few months due to the pandemic and residents are spending more time on the social media.
According to the Cyber Risk Index released by NordVPN, the UAE is the third most attractive target for cybercriminals after Iceland and Sweden. Other countries whose residents are most exposed to include Norway, US, Singapore, Ireland, New Zealand, Denmark and UK.
"Cybercriminals don't look for victims, they look for opportunities - much like pickpockets in crowded places. The more time you spend on the web, the more services you use there, the more money you spend online, the higher the possibility you'll run into a cybercriminal," says Daniel Markuson, a digital privacy expert at NordVPN.
He said cybercriminals spin a vast web of traps and hope to catch oblivious victims. "That's why they often focus on citizens of developed countries as the gain can be higher."
In April, a national fraud awareness campaign was launched by the UAE Banks Federation, Central Bank, Abu Dhabi Police and Dubai Police to educate and protect residents from financial cybercrime and fraud, particularly in the light of the increased use of digital banking services during the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to Internet World Stats, the number of internet users in the UAE reached 9.53 million at the end of March 2020, with 96.4 per cent penetration. It is one of the highest internet penetration rate in the world. The number of Facebook users totalled 8.73 million by February 2020, with 88.3 per cent penetration.
The UAE boasts per capita income of $69,434 as compared to $54,626 of Sweden, $64,600 of Hong Kong and $58,340 of the Netherlands.
NordVPN said Northern Europe is the most dangerous region when it comes to individual cyber risks, while North America is a close second. In both regions, more than 9 out of 10 people use the internet, 8 out of 10 shop online, and 7 out of 10 use Facebook. This leads to increased exposure to cyber threats.
According to Cyber Risk Index, residents of low-income countries like India, Nigeria, Iraq, Indonesia, South Africa, China, Thailand, Philippines, Iran and Ukraine have the lowest cyber risk.
waheedabbas@khaleejtimes.com
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