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In 2021, every second, 14 people around the world were victims of a cyber attack.
It is estimated that the most common cause of data breaches was the theft of user credentials, in 2021.
Video games have become a very creative way to visualize a problem in the world. Google, the technology company, launched a game with the aim of explaining to children about cybersecurity problems.
Internet security has become a very important issue for people and companies, since currently the data on these crimes has increased. According to data from the United Nations (UN) in 2021, every second, 14 people around the world were victims of a cyber attack.
Likewise, given this data, it is estimated that this reality could represent up to 2 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the internet black market. According to a study by the consulting firm PwC, in 2022, more than 50 percent of companies around the world expect a rebound in cyber threats, surpassing the record for this year.
Among these executives participating in the study, the attacks that will grow the most next year are those that target cloud services and ransomware with 57 percent, followed by malware downloaded through software updates and They attack supply chain software and corporate mail at 56 percent.
Interland, a video game for children
With the aim of educating children, Google launched a video game where it explains the practice of digital security.
The project, which goes by the name Interland, has four challenging games aimed at children, but also at parents or legal guardians, with the purpose of promoting dialogue about online safety at home and getting the whole family on the same page. tune.
According to the search engine, this game was designed, “to make the most of the Internet, children must be prepared to make the right decisions.”
The company explains that with this new tool, people can use it by typing “Interland” in the search engine and clicking on the first link that appears.
The game consists of an adventure, where netizens embarked on various missions within the platform.
Among the design, a peculiar avatar of a blue owl stands out. There will also be four islands: “Kind Kingdom”, “River of Reality”, “Sensible Mountain” and “Treasure Tower”.
To play the children, all they will need is the keyboard, with the arrow or navigation keys and the space bar, which will help to move the avatar.
Google explained that on each of the islands, boys and girls will be able to learn about different concepts on the web. On the one hand, they will learn about news that travels fast online, both good and bad, and how, if they don’t take some precautions, they could find themselves in sticky situations with lasting consequences.
“Knowing the difference between what’s real and what’s fake is a fundamental lesson in online safety,” Google said.
With this, the technology company recognizes the importance that the internet has in people’s lives today, therefore, security and privacy in these spaces are relevant both online and in real life.
And this is how Google joined companies that are using the power of video games to carry a message, such as the Heinz brand that worked with Fortnite on a game to educate about the preservation of agricultural resources.
In summary, every time it is normal to see how projects of this style are important because in a fun and creative way, it educates.
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