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APAC Gen Z Spends More Online Amid Mobile Security Gaps
A Kaspersky report studied about 7,200 people around the world.
It found that many young people in the Asia-Pacific region spend more time online than offline.
Most of them use smartphones as their main way to access the internet.
Many Gen Z respondents feel confident using apps and online services.
However, only 26% said their understanding of online dangers was advanced.
Only 22% use antivirus software on their phones, and 35% regularly change their passwords.
At the same time, 90% experienced at least one cyber incident in the previous year.
These incidents included scams, social-media hacks, data leaks and losing access to gaming accounts.
The report said being comfortable online does not always mean knowing how to stay safe.
Fifty-six percent of APAC Gen Z respondents spend more time online than offline.
Smartphones are the main internet device for 75% of APAC Gen Z respondents.
Only 22% use antivirus software on mobile devices, while 35% regularly change passwords.
Ninety percent experienced at least one cyber incident during the previous year.
India had the region’s highest advanced digital-threat awareness rate at 35%, while China recorded 10%.
- Who
- Gen Z respondents in the Asia-Pacific region, surveyed by Kaspersky; Irina Ermilova commented on the findings.
- What
- A Kaspersky report found that APAC Gen Z respondents have high digital confidence but relatively limited use of basic mobile-security practices.
- Where
- The Asia-Pacific region, with digital-threat awareness comparisons among India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and China.
- When
- The report was released on Friday and covered cyber incidents experienced during the previous year.
- Why
- The findings highlight that familiarity with digital services does not necessarily translate into security expertise.
Key facts
- Survey size
- About 7,200 respondents worldwide were surveyed.
- Time online
- Fifty-six percent of APAC Gen Z respondents spend more time online than offline, compared with 57% globally.
- Main internet device
- Seventy-five percent of APAC Gen Z respondents identify smartphones as their main device for regular internet use.
- Advanced awareness
- Twenty-six percent rate their understanding of digital threats and online safety practices as advanced.
- Mobile antivirus use
- Twenty-two percent use antivirus software on mobile devices.
- Password changes
- Thirty-five percent regularly change their passwords.
- Cyber incidents
- Ninety percent experienced at least one cyber incident in the past year.
Quotes
Irina Ermilova
Vice President for Consumer Product Management at Kaspersky
“Gen Z has grown up online, so digital services often feel intuitive and familiar to them. However, familiarity should not be confused with security expertise. Being able to navigate apps, platforms and devices confidently does not necessarily mean being able to identify scams, manage passwords securely or protect personal data.”
thehansindia.com
“Familiarity should not be confused with security expertise”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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