Searching for this software online could put malware on your device thanks to the Internet, people from all over the world have instant access to a wealth of information, programs, and tools. Have you finally started your side hustle or decided to retrain that skill you haven’t used since high school? With just a few taps on a keyboard and the click of a mouse, users can download and/or sign up for almost any piece of software they need to do all that and more, and all in a matter of seconds.
But software that is easy to access and download also becomes easy to hack-making it a prime target for cyberattacks.
A cyberattack is a malicious attempt to access or damage a computer or network system to steal, disclose, modify, disable, or destroy private information (personal, financial, medical). This could, and often does, then lead to identity theft and fraud.
And according to research from the University of Maryland, this type of attack happens every 39 seconds on average.
In this new study, Surfshark analyzed Google search results to uncover which of today’s most popular pieces of software are the most dangerous to search for online. Here’s a quick preview:
This article was created by Surfshark