Ipsos on behalf of the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), in partnership with the Internet Society (ISOC) and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), conducted a global survey on internet security and trust of over 25,000 internet users worldwide. "The CIGI-Ipsos survey provides us with compelling evidence to help make decisions, shape policy and channel resources to reduce the digital divide in a way that is safe and still creates opportunities for development," noted director of UNCTAD's division on technology and logistics Shamika N. Sirimanne. The survey covers six key areas: a) internet security, online privacy and trust; b) social media, fake news and algorithms; c) product security: internet of things and other internet-enabled devices; d) cryptocurrencies, blockchain, dark web and product certification and e) cross-border data flows. Among the key findings of the survey is that 75% of those surveyed who do not trust the internet referred this to social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter among others. Also, 62% ascribed this to the lack of internet security. Additionally, the survey unveiled a digital divide between developed and developing economies vis-