A recent survey highlights Gen Z’s weak approach to cybersecurity despite being raised in the digital age.
Research from consumer insights firm GWI shows only 30% of Gen Z regularly change their passwords, compared to 42% of Baby Boomers. They are also less likely to update software or devices, with just 43% keeping systems current. Risky online behavior is another concern—only 35% avoid public Wi-Fi, and just 40% monitor accounts for suspicious activity, well below Boomers at 54%.
The study found Gen Z is less worried about cyber threats overall, with only 44% expressing strong concern compared to nearly half of Boomers. Instead, they tend to place more trust in technology, especially AI. About 24% rely on AI for financial or health advice, and nearly the same share feel comfortable with AI completing workplace tasks—double the rate of Boomers.
Yet, there is a positive side. Around 91% of Gen Z believe workplace data security training should be a priority, signaling a willingness to improve. Experts suggest their dependence on smartphones, auto-login, and password managers may have prevented them from forming strong security habits.
Supporting the findings, Bitwarden reported earlier this year that 72% of Gen Z reuse passwords, compared with 42% of Boomers, with many making only minimal changes when creating new ones.
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News Source: ITPro.com
