Islamabad : According to latest Kaspersky survey titled \u201cCybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior\u201d which was arranged among employees from the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region including Pakistan18.5% of employees surveyed in the Pakistan confirmed that they made IT-related mistakes due to lack of cybersecurity knowledge \u2013 a figure that shows the critical importance of continuous cybersecurity training and awareness programs. Among other reasons behind IT mistakes, respondents cited being in a hurry (20.5%), oversight (15%), being tired or stressed (16%) and having too many notifications (16%). The constant barrage of alerts, messages, and on-screen clutter is becoming an acute problem that can lead to costly IT errors, overlooked social engineering attacks, and even to cyber breaches.<\/p>\n
The survey also examined employees’ digital workspace habits. An overwhelming 37% of respondents reported having between 10 and 20 icons on their desktop, while 36.5% admitted to having even more – with half to a full screen covered in them. Meanwhile, 30% of respondents also keep more than 10 tabs open in their browser at any given time. Excessive icons and open tabs do more than distract attention and fuel procrastination – they can slow device performance and, in the case of unused applications, quietly collect data.<\/p>\n
Interestingly, most employees regularly disinfect their keyboards and phone surfaces (10% have adopted this habit since the COVID pandemic). However, digital cleanliness has not kept pace: 58.5% of respondents remove needless files once a month or more often; the rest perform digital clean-ups far less frequently \u2013 once a quarter, or even once a year.<\/p>\n
Managing digital noise is key to staying alert: only essential notifications should remain active, especially during periods of deep focus on critical project deliverables. Regular breaks are just as vital for maintaining both well-being and cyber vigilance. According to the survey, 71% of respondents spend their work breaks eating or drinking, while 44% chat with friends and colleagues. However, stretching and physical exercise is a more effective way to relieve stress and recharge focus – a habit adopted by only 13.5% of employees.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is important to recognize that digital fatigue is a real and growing stress factor: the constant stream of notifications, cluttered screens, and information overload gradually erode focus and make employees far more susceptible to mistakes and social engineering attacks. Simplifying your digital environment is not just a productivity tip, it is a cybersecurity measure\u201d, says Brandon Muller, senior security consultant for the META region at Kaspersky.<\/p>\n
For stronger cyber hygiene, Kaspersky experts recommend to declutter your desktop. Remove unnecessary icons and files, or organize them into logical folders. Tame your browser tabs. Bookmark the pages you need, close the rest, and clear your browsing history regularly. Uninstall unused applications. Manage notifications. Keep only essential alerts turned on, especially during periods of focused work on critical projects.<\/p>\n
Kaspersky also recommends that organizations reinforce employee cyber resilience by organizing continuous cybersecurity training. The Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform can help with this – it includes various courses covering topics from e-mail and phishing to the safe use of AI tools. Establishing clear internal guidelines on key cybersecurity issues, from password policies and software installation rules to the acceptable use of AI technologies. Implementing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions such as from the Kaspersky Next product line that provide real-time protection, threat visibility, investigation and response capabilities of EDR and XDR.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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