Gen Z are more vulnerable to online scams than boomers
Gen Z are three times more likely to fall for online scams than baby boomers, according to a survey by Deloitte.
Gen Z are three times more vulnerable to online scams than boomers, according to a new survey by Deloitte.
As digital natives who have grown up with the internet, Gen Zers are heavily dependent on technology use in their day-to-day lives. This incentivizes young people to choose convenience over cyber-safety and makes them more susceptible to online scams than other generations.
There's no right and catch-all way to protect yourself online but there are some steps you can take to better protect your information. Enabling privacy settings on your social media apps, using strong passwords and finding ways to avoid sharing personal information online are just a few ways you can better protect yourself.