Vienna sets signs of security online: Alarming on the Safer Internet Day!

Vienna sets signs of security online: Alarming on the Safer Internet Day!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - On February 11, 2025, the Safer Internet Day is committed, an important initiative that draws attention to the dangers on the Internet. According to Jörg Neumayer, the SPÖ councilor and spokesman for media & digitization in Vienna, young people are particularly badly affected: 20 % have already experienced cyberbullying, while 70 % are unsure whether information on the net is real. In addition, 60 % of social media users have experienced hate postings. These alarming statistics illustrate the urge for protection and responsible use of digital media, as they are in a press release from APA-OTS To meet these dangers, Vienna relies on various measures. A cybercrime helpline, initiated by Neumayer and innovation city councilor Ulli Sima, offers free support for victims of internet crime and cyberbullying. In addition, there was a cybercrime team in the town hall, which experts and politicians brought together to develop solutions for more security online. Vienna also promotes workshops and initiatives for media literacy, as the city emphasizes to support children, adolescents and adults in dealing with digital media.

In times of increasing disinformation, it is crucial to understand the spread of fake news. According to an article in the Wiener Zeitung, people face the challenge that ignorance and manipulation dye many news. With the advent of social media, access to information is greater, but also leads to the fact that users move in their bubbles and often spread unchecked information. These dynamics undermine the increase in knowledge and promote a dangerous climate of uncertainty, as shown in the article. While 84 % of Austrians want to do more against the spread of fake news, action often remains on the route As reported by the Wiener Zeitung .