| Length of internet usage | < 5 years | 5+ years |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-virus software | 78% | 92% |
| Firewall | 57% | 85% |
| Protecting your home WiFi connection to prevent people outside the home from using it | 41% | 67% |
| Email filters that can block unwanted or spam emails | 42% | 72% |
| Deleting cookies from your web browser | 31% | 65% |
| Anti-spyware | 38% | 71% |
| Ad blocking software | 20% | 53% |
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Release date
April 2016
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Region
United Kingdom
Survey time period
September to October 2015
Number of respondents
1,330**
Age group
16 years and older
Special properties
adults who go online at home
Method of interview
Computer-assisted personal interviews (CAPI)
Supplementary notes
* The original survey question was: "Before today, which, if any, of the following online security measures or safety features had you heard of? And which if any, of those measures or features do you have or use on any of the devices you use to go online at home?"
** n (started using the internet under 5 years ago) = 175; n (started using the internet 5+ years ago) = 1,155.
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