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Kaspersky research on smartphone and AI security trends
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Kaspersky research indicates a global shift toward smartphones as the primary device for internet access, with approximately 60% of respondents identifying them as their main gateway. This trend is most pronounced among Generation Z, where 67% of users aged 18–28 rely on mobile devices as their primary connection. As smartphones increasingly store sensitive personal, professional, and financial data—including government IDs, corporate credentials, and AI chat histories—security practices have not kept pace with this concentration of information. Kaspersky expert Anton Kivva advised users to avoid storing all data solely on phones and to utilize dedicated security solutions. Follow-up findings highlight specific vulnerabilities within Generation Z. Despite being the most digitally connected group, with 57% spending more time online than offline, only 27% of Gen Z respondents use antivirus software on their mobile devices, and they are less likely to change passwords regularly. devices. This gap between digital confidence and security behavior has resulted in significant impact, with 52% of Gen Z reporting they have already suffered attacks targeting their devices, personal data, or online accounts, such as social media breaches (17%) and gaming account losses (12%). accounts. Furthermore, the study reveals a growing integration of artificial intelligence among Gen Z, with 47% using AI almost every day. A notable 27% of this demographic considers AI to be “a ‘a friend or a confidant.” confidant.’ This emotional connection poses new risks, as only 42% of young users apply basic security rules, potentially leading to rules. Recent data from a study of 7,200 people across 18 countries expands on this trend in the accidental Asia-Pacific region. Approximately 32% of Gen Z respondents in this region view AI as a friend, with Malaysia reaching 33%. In Vietnam, 42% of Gen Z respondents reported using AI to discuss personal matters, highlighting a risk of inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information during AI interactions. information.
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