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Gen Z’s Digital Habits Create Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
Gen Z is increasingly targeted by cybercriminals due to their polyworking lifestyle and heavy reliance on digital tools. Their tendency to blur personal and professional tech use creates a broad attack surface. Fake job offers and social engineering tactics exploit Gen Z’s fast-click habits and relaxed tech caution, sometimes leading to bricked devices or financial loss. Experts recommend password managers and stronger digital hygiene to mitigate risks from reused credentials and unvetted software installations.