{"id":28275,"date":"2021-09-28T15:57:56","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T12:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=28275"},"modified":"2026-03-27T23:21:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:21:28","slug":"kaspersky-marks-international-day-for-universal-access-to-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/kaspersky-marks-international-day-for-universal-access-to-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaspersky marks International Day for Universal Access to Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

International Access to Information Day is celebrated on 28 September. This day <\/strong>was initiated<\/strong><\/a> by the international organization, UNESCO to promote the adoption of freedom of information laws, provide people of all ages and genders with access to and the exchange of information, and cultural diversity in cyberspace.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One goal of the holiday is to provide equal access to information for users of all ages. However, despite the beginnings of progress, today\u2019s technology remains a difficult test for many older people. So, this is a great day to focus on digital inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the pandemic, the number of older people who had internet access was quite low. According to PewResearch\u00a0report<\/a>, in the USA in 2019, one-third of adults 65 and older say they have never used the internet and half of respondents did not have internet access at home. The pandemic has accelerated the digitalization process, and now the number of older people with access to the internet\u00a0is greater<\/a>\u00a0than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite this, many grandparents still experience difficulties and problems with accessing the internet and using gadgets. According to a recent\u00a0study<\/a>\u00a0by Kaspersky, 64% of millennials have helped an older relative with tech support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This also raises questions about the online safety of seniors. While older generations try to protect themselves without external support, they often don\u2019t have the knowledge to do so. This fact also concerns family members \u2013 according to a study<\/a> by Kaspersky, 69% of millennials in our survey said they are worried about their parents being scammed online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, a recent survey shows<\/a> that the older generation is enthusiastic about introducing new technologies. Therefore, to help elderly relatives get used to the internet and reduce the risks of encountering a fraudster, Kaspersky has prepared a small guide with helpful tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n