In the article, the author has established that in the new conditions of development of modern civilization, under the influence of information and communication technologies, the processes of media socialization of young people are significantly activated. The transformation of modern society leads not only to the globalization of information space, but also makes ICT the key factor of mediatorially young people are actively influencing the attitudes and minds of young people.

The article is focused on the influence of information inequality on ensuring of social security. The authors reveals the concept of information inequality, its sociological analysis as a form of social inequality. The article studies social risks, dangers and threats of the influence of information inequality on the social security of Russian society. The article shows differences between “information” and “digital” inequality. Leading directions in the use of Internet resources are presented. On the basis of the analysis identified options for overcoming information inequality in the country.