This study underscores the need for simple ways for parents to manage internet connectivity in their homes.
McAfee has released findings from a recent global study, “New Family Dynamics in a Connected World,” that aims to better comprehend how families’ attitudes and habits are evolving as their homes and lifestyles become increasingly connected. This study underscores the need for simple ways for parents to manage internet connectivity in their homes – from blocking inappropriate sites to controlling the amount of time users spend on their devices.
The growing integration of connected devices in the lives of children is paving way for unique and hackable gateways for cybercriminals into the smart home network of consumers. Gartner forecasts that “there will be more than 10.5 billion ‘things’ in homes by 2020,” which, we believe, would further create a larger potential risk that the devices and personal data, that flow from them, can be compromised. While internet-connected devices offer consumers new opportunities, they can also come with some drawbacks and potential risks that can be the detriment of relationships.
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Australia (26per cent), Brazil (45per cent), Canada (25per cent), France (41per cent), Germany (33per cent), Italy (33per cent), Japan (18per cent), Mexico (35per cent), Netherlands (26per cent), Singapore (37per cent), Spain (32per cent), U.S. (37per cent), U.K. (23per cent)
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