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Thai children struggling to deal with rising cyberthreats

Thailand posted the third-worst result in the world in terms of children’s ability to cope with online risks, above only Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, says global cybersecurity company Surfshark.

The study gauged 30 countries around the globe. India topped the ranking, followed by Malaysia, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

The data for the study came from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. The 2015-2020 internet crime report data was aggregated and analysed.

“This means local kids don’t have the sufficient skills to deal with cyberbullying or other common cyberthreats: to detect and deal with cyberthreats, evaluate their impact, and create strong passwords,” Surfshark said in a statement, referring to Thailand’s ranking.

It is vital that children develop their ability to cope…

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