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Iran has curbed access to Meta Platforms’ META.O Instagram and WhatsApp, two of the last remaining social networks in the country, amid protests over the death of a woman in police custody, internet watchdog...
Digital Authority issues ‘net safety’ advice to parents
The Authority for Digital Security on Tuesday warned parents about cyber risks for their children and offered advice on keeping them safe. In an announcement,...
Fast internet connectivity at low level in Cyprus
Cyprus has the second lowest coverage of very high-capacity fixed connections (VHCN) in the EU, after Greece, information released by Eurostat on Monday showed. Fast...
Only one third of internet users in Cyprus read through privacy policy statements
Three out of four Cypriots who used the internet for private purposes in 2021 managed access to their personal data online – marginally above the...
Cyprus’ internet quality good, affordability poor – study
Cyprus currently ranks 35th in the world in terms of digital quality of life (DQL), according to a study conducted by cybersecurity company Surfshark. A...
One in ten Cypriots fooled into buying counterfeits
One in ten Cypriots say they were misled into buying counterfeits, according to an EU-wide survey released as part of an awareness campaign by the...
Elderly use of the internet similar to EU average
Use of the internet by older Cypriots is at similar levels as the EU average, with 58 per cent of the 65 to 74-year age...
One in five businesses in Cyprus use internet-connected devices
Cyprus is one of three EU countries where one-fifth of enterprises with more than 10 people employed used internet-connected devices last year. On Friday, Eurostat...
Boosted internet use in pandemic increases risk of child sex abuse
Police warned on Wednesday that increased internet use by minors during the pandemic has given sex offenders easier access to their victims. “During the Covid-19...
One in four young Cypriots addicted to internet – survey
Around 8 per cent of young people in Cyprus are addicted to social media, while 24 per cent are addicted to the internet, according to...