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Gen Z Facing Increased Cybersecurity Threats

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Gen Z, digital natives, face significant cybersecurity risks despite tech familiarity. Studies reveal overconfidence in recognizing threats, with 52% using vulnerable passwords. The rise of AI complicates matters, as 46% share sensitive data with AI tools unchecked. Training gaps persist, with many lacking access to education, and those offered abandon important security tools. Psychological stress about job security due to breaches is notable. However, growing awareness among Gen Z could foster stronger cybersecurity defenses in the future.

https://www.pandasecurity.com/en/mediacenter/gen-z-facing-increased-cybersecurity-threats/

The Digital Illusion: Millennials and Online Safety Risks

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TLDR: 70% of millennials rarely verify online identities, risking exposure to identity fraud and misinformation. Despite digital savviness, many still trust misleading online interactions, highlighting a gap in cybersecurity awareness. Oversharing personal information increases vulnerability to attacks. Millennials need to adopt critical thinking and verify sources to strengthen their online safety.

https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/the-digital-illusion/53137/

LatAm Orgs Face 40% More Attacks Than Global Average

Due to weaker security, political instability, and rapid tech adoption, Latin American organizations experience 40% more cyberattacks than the global average. Check Point found that Latin America faces 2,569 attacks weekly, impacting critical industries and vulnerable citizens, particularly in countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. Cybercriminals exploit these conditions, often collaborating with local cartels, while law enforcement struggles to control the surge in cybercrime.

https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-analytics/latin-american-orgs-more-cyberattacks-global-average

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