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Untrusted digital content refers to movies, music, or media accessed through unofficial or unsecured platforms that can expose users to malware, data theft, and privacy risks.
What is it?

Untrusted digital content refers to movies, music, or media accessed through unofficial or unsecured platforms that can expose users to malware, data theft, and privacy risks.

How can it affect you?
  • Exposure to malware and hacking risks through illegal or untrusted streaming and download platforms, which recorded 216 billion visits globally by the end of 2024
  • Compromise of personal devices, with nearly 1 million computers infected after accessing illegal streaming websites
  • Increased legal and security risks, as over 90% of music files shared across networks are unauthorized
  • Loss of personal data and privacy, with 70% of users unaware that free streaming platforms can act as gateways to malware and other cyber threats
How to Protect Yourself
  • Use trusted and official movie and music platforms
  • Verify information before streaming or downloading content
  • Keep security software updated on all devices
  • Avoid platforms offering “free” content without clear legitimacy
  • Follow safe online habits to reduce exposure to cyber threats

Example: You stream a movie from an unverified website offering free access. Without realizing it, malicious software is installed on your device, allowing attackers to access personal data or compromise your system.

 

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  3. Promote online safety for families, businesses, and the community by spreading this knowledge.

 

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How to Protect Yourself
  • Use trusted and official movie and music platforms
  • Verify information before streaming or downloading content
  • Keep security software updated on all devices
  • Avoid platforms offering “free” content without clear legitimacy
  • Follow safe online habits to reduce exposure to cyber threats

Example: You stream a movie from an unverified website offering free access. Without realizing it, malicious software is installed on your device, allowing attackers to access personal data or compromise your system.

 

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UAE Information Assurance Standard

The UAE Information Assurance (IA) Standard is a nationally recognized framework designed to enhance the security and resilience of critical information infrastructure across the United Arab Emirates.

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