69% of internet users in Brazil deleted apps out of fear

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A Cetic.br study shows that privacy concerns are changing how Brazilian internet users behave online, with many deleting apps, leaving websites, or stopping use of platforms and services. The research also finds that a large share of Brazilians have faced digital scam attempts through messaging apps, phone calls, fake sites, and SMS. The article highlights how these attacks lead to stolen money, account loss, financial credential theft, and unauthorized purchases. It also shows that generative AI users worry about data use, yet many still share sensitive personal and health information with these tools.

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