A well-known brand (50%) is most influential for Gen Z regarding what indicates security in an app.

Professional design would make 42% of Millennials and Gen Z believe an app is secure.

44% of Gen Z see developers as most responsible for protecting personal data in an app.

34% of Gen Z respondents noted that learning that their favourite app uses AI-written code would increase their trust.

The percentage of respondents who could correctly recognize a phishing attempt was similar across generations: Gen Z - 45%, Millennials - 47%, Gen X and baby boomers - 46% (both groups).

Gen Z is the most susceptible demographic to phishing, with 62% reporting engagement (e.g., clicking a link or opening an attachment) with a phishing scam in the past year.

Nearly 45% of business leaders believe Gen Z employees are more likely than other generations to leak company information.

25% of business leaders say Gen Z employees posted screenshots of sensitive Slack or Teams chats online.

Of business leaders that said Gen Z employees leaked confidential information, only 10% said the leak resulted in no serious consequences.

47% of business leaders think it’s likely Gen Z employees would intentionally share confidential details on social media for content or engagement.

18% of business leaders say a Gen Z employee has leaked confidential information.

Of business leaders that said Gen Z employees leaked confidential information, 47% reported legal issues.

Of business leaders that said Gen Z employees leaked confidential information, 42% reported financial losses.

28% of business leaders say Gen Z employees shared Zoom clips or screenshots from confidential meetings.

24% of business leaders have seen Gen Z employees post behind-the-scenes product demos before launches.

Of business leaders that said Gen Z emplouyes leaked confidential information, 54% reported reputational damage.

41% say Gen Z employees have gossiped or shared private information with unauthorized people.

58% of companies have increased training due to concerns about Gen Z leaking company data.

30% of companies are avoiding hiring Gen Z employees.

Of business leaders that said Gen Z employees leaked confidential information, 52% reported client loss or damaged relationships.