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.
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. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Yubico in September 2025. It covers topics including Phishing, Gen Z. The original data appears in 2025 Global State of Authentication Report . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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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. This data was published by Yubico and covers Phishing, Gen Z.
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This statistic comes from 2025 Global State of Authentication Report , published by Yubico on September 30, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.yubico.com/resource/global-state-of-authentication-survey-2025-perception-vs-reality/.
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