With the increase in the number of digital crimes in Brazil in recent years, it is essential to change the attitude of the user. From this, we investigated the behavior of a group of graduating students in the area of information technology, in relation to digital security and privacy. The obtained data refute the statement that formal knowledge in information technology helps in safe behavior on the Internet, since most students behaved in an insecure manner. The article points out that a more direct communication to students through extension actions and complementary activities in order to facilitate the understanding of this topic.
É perceptível o aumento de pesquisas que discutem as questões de segurança digital e privacidade, bem como o aumento na ocorrência de crimes cibernéticos em todo o mundo. Nesse contexto, é proposto uma análise comparativa das percepções e preferências, no viés do paradoxo da privacidade, entre Brasil e outros países. Para tanto, tem-se a análise de dados de uma pesquisa, em pequena escala, sobre o comportamento dos usuários em relação à segurança e privacidade digital.
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