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How AI is igniting cybersecurity fears in workers


Cybersecurity fears are on the rise.

Widespread concerns are growing among US-based workers about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in escalating cybersecurity threats. Notably, fear of exposing their organization to a cyber attack is particularly high among younger generations, with Gen Z and millennial employees reporting feeling less equipped to identify and respond to AI-powered threats compared to their older colleagues.

The 2024 Human Risk in Cybersecurity Survey is a study of 1,000 employed Americans across public and private sectors that explores the current state of cybersecurity, revealing employee sentiment and providing business leaders key insights into leading practices to cultivate a strong and confident security culture within their organization.

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Special thanks to Phuong T. Nguyen for contributing to this survey.