Security News > 2021 > August > Google and mobile operating systems top list of privacy concerns, says Kaspersky
Using data gathered by its Privacy Checker website, Kaspersky has been able to pinpoint areas of concern for visitors seeking to improve their privacy posture.
Using data gathered over nearly two years, Kaspersky said that its Privacy Checker website indicates that most visitors are concerned over mobile operating system privacy and the privacy of their data captured by Google.
Kaspersky Privacy Checker is a free website where users can choose from three privacy levels, four OSes, and a variety of web services in order to get customized steps for enabling privacy protection features.
Included in the information I get from Privacy Checker are steps to enable two-factor authentication, limit my Google profile visibility, prevent other people from viewing my search and web histories, check the security of my stored passwords and block third-party access to my data.
As mentioned above, mobile operating systems were a top concern for Privacy Checker users, with 21.2% visiting the page for that sort of advice.
"The visitor statistics in the Privacy Checker project show that users have begun to take an active interest in the privacy and security of their accounts and are looking to reduce their footprint where possible. The high share of TikTok-related requests indicates both interest in the platform itself and user concern about some of the brand's data collection practices," Malenkoivich said.