With the advancement of the digital age, the Internet and artificial intelligencecybersecurity has become increasingly important in our lives. Peruvians are also interested in this topic, so Google has collected what is most commonly searched for.
And, although being connected brings us benefits, there are also new risks. Regarding cybersecurity awareness month, Google Trends shows some interesting data.
First, the term “passwords” was the most popular term related to cybersecurity. There is also interest in information privacy, as it has almost doubled in the last 12 months in Peru, in addition to the «Regulation of the Personal Data Protection Law»..
The most recurring question is: “How to see the Wi-Fi password on my PC?” y “How to put a password on my laptop?”which shows us people’s interest in the security of their device.
| The most popular topics in Peru regarding cybersecurity are: | The questions of greatest interest in Peru about cybersecurity: |
|---|---|
| 1. Passwords 2. Password manager 3. Incognito 4. Antivirus 5. Hacker |
1. How to see the wifi password on my PC? 2. How do I set a password to my laptop? 3. What is phishing? 4. How to disable the antivirus? 5. What is a backup? |
| The searches that generated the most interest in Peru related to cybersecurity in the last year: | In Peru, the regions with the greatest interest in cybersecurity were: |
| 1. Deepseek 2. Interbank Hack 3. y2mate has a virus 4. Ley anti spam 5. You have a goal |
1. Callao 2. Junin 3. Lima 4. Piura 5. Moquegua |
New Google tools
Google launched new features to protect people’s online information, especially security with artificial intelligence to combat scams and protect personal information.
As for the Google messagesyou can automatically disable links in messages suspected of being spam, thus preventing people from clicking on malicious sites.
It also has Key Verifiera tool that allows you to confirm that the conversation is really being held with the correct person by verifying QR codes or numbers in the Contacts application, a key measure in times where impersonation attempts and deepfakes are increasingly common.
Updates also stand out in Google Play Protectwhich will now block the installation of apps that request sensitive permissions and that may be associated with financial fraud.
Another important step is recovery contactswhich will allow you to designate trusted family or friends to verify the user’s identity in case of loss of access or forgetting the password. And don’t forget Phone Number Login, which automatically identifies accounts using the associated phone number during setup, simplifying the verification process on new devices.