Articles about Gen Z

A new survey reveals that 44 percent of all participants admit to having interacted with a phishing message in the last year. Gen Z stands out as the most susceptible demographic, with 62 percent reporting engagement with a phishing scam in the past year, significantly higher than other age groups.

Commissioned by Yubico and conducted by Talker Research, the survey gathered insights from 18,000 employed adults across nine countries including Australia, France, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore, Sweden, the UK and the US. It explored individuals’ cybersecurity habits in both their workplace and personal lives.

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PasswordManager.com has released a new survey looking at how business leaders view Gen Z employees (those born around the mid-to-late 1990s through the early 2010s), especially when it comes to the handling of sensitive company information.

The results reveal that many bosses are worried about the younger generation, with nearly half of respondents believing they could leak secrets for social media attention.

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A study into harmful personal finance trends on TikTok has found that the hashtag “side hustle” is the most common trending term. #sidehustle was found attached to millions of posts on a daily basis, with many providing misleading, incorrect or costly advice.

There has long been concern about the negative impact of social media influencers, and a key area of alarm is financial guidance. A particular worry is that Gen Z is increasingly turning to social media platforms such as TikTok for financial advice, or ideas about how to make money quickly.

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Do you find yourself staring at screens all day, spending too much time on social media or gaming when you should be engaging in real life? The new FLIP 3 from TCL Mobile might be the perfect device for you. Flip phones have become the latest trend for Gen-Z, especially for those who want to unplug and take a break from social media.

The TCL FLIP 3 is ideal for those wanting to spend more time enjoying life and less time tethered to a screen. It’s also a great starter phone for kids and teens whose parents want to limit their screen time and social media access.

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Members of generation Z -- those born in the mid to late 1990s -- are more susceptible to fraud than other age groups and are also committing it at a higher rate.

The latest Digital Trust and Safety Index, released today by Sift, shows that 33 percent of Gen Z survey respondents know someone who has, or have personally, participated in payment fraud, compared to only 10 percent of Baby Boomers.

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In a study that echoes the findings we reported earlier today on employee security habits, research from the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and CybSafe finds that Gen Z is twice as likely as older generations to think cybersecurity isn't worth the effort.

The poll of over 6,000 individuals across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France and New Zealand, examined key cybersecurity behaviours, attitudes and trends ahead of October's Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Howdy, money-savvy parents and hip teenagers! Venmo has some very exciting news for you -- the Venmo Teen Account is here to revolutionize the way you handle finances. That's right, now parents can open a Venmo account for their teenagers aged 13 to 17, allowing them to send and receive money with ease. And guess what? The Venmo Teen Account even comes with its own stylish Venmo Teen Debit Card. It's time for the young ones to join the financial fun!

We all know that managing money can be a tricky business, especially for teenagers who are just starting to dip their toes into the vast ocean of personal finance. But fear not! Venmo has swooped in to save the day with their ingenious Teen Account. Finally, teenagers can get acquainted with the world of money management through the Venmo app. It's like having a virtual piggy bank right in their pockets!

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Technology is becoming a more significant part of the world with each passing year and the newest generation of consumers is growing up with digital tools in hand. With this comes a great opportunity for selling Gen Z on fintech.

"Fintech" is a portmanteau of the term "financial technology." It refers to any digital tools financial institutions offer that make managing finances convenient. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, using fintech tools has become the preferred way consumers manage their finances.

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