Over 50% netizens neglect basic cyber safety practices, says OLX study

New Delhi: Even as the world gets more digital and more connected, netizens seem to be neglecting some basic safety practices. A study by C2C online marketplace OLX exposes gaps in digital literacy and cyber safety practices of internet users in India.

The OLX study, conducted ahead of the Safer Internet Day on 11 th February 2020, studied the behaviour of close to 7,500 netizens between the age groups of 18-55 to understand the state of awareness and cyber safety preparedness, thereby raising the need towards creating a safer and inclusive internet for everyone.

The survey, in its second edition (first was in February 2019) reveals a startling gap in digital literacy and cyber safety practices exercised by the netizens, according to a release.