Minimize threats that users face-in online

February 08: With growing internet usage, there is an excessive focus on taking steps to minimize threats that users face online. On the occasion of Safer Internet Day (SID), Microsoft released the findings of a survey conducted across 14 countries through its Digital Civility Index (DCI).

63% of Indian respondents reported having been exposed to an online risk. 44% of Indians experienced their most recent online risk within the past month, indicating higher frequency 69% Indian respondents expressed concern over an online risk.



"On Safer Internet Day, Microsoft is using the Digital Civility Index to amplify awareness and demonstrate the need to further educate young adults, parents, educators, and policymakers about the real-world consequences of negative online interactions, which can have serious consequences. We hope these findings will serve as an evidentiary base for a global drive toward digital civility and increase accountability among internet users," said officials.