The Cyber Security Council affirmed to the UAE government that the use of unreliable or informal applications exposes the privacy of digital users at risk, explaining that downloading these applications may lead to exposing images, conversations and personal data for theft or espionage, stressing the need to download applications only from accredited and official stores, and always confirm the application permits before installation. He pointed out that the use of social media applications or sites leaves a digital imprint, and that more than 1.4 billion accounts in the world are penetrated monthly, and that the personal data, browsing record and daily interactions may expose the user to electronic risks, such as fraud and stealing identity. Call
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