40% of Gen Z use the same password across multiple accounts – why should we be concerned?

2023-07-10 20:25:48

Take back control of your online security with smart solutions from Samsung Knox

With so much of our lives taking place online, it can seem like a daunting task to stay on top of cybersecurity. But just because you can use the same password across your phone, apps, and accounts doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do.

A recent BDG Studios/OnePoll survey of over 1,000 Gen Zers across the US1 found that nearly 40% of respondents reported using the same password for multiple accounts, leaving them vulnerable to attacks and fraud attempts.

That’s not the only questionable cybersecurity behavior. The same survey found that only 39% of respondents delete photos of highly private information – such as Social Security or credit card numbers – immediately.

The risk of data theft is further increased when you make other common mistakes, such as sending unencrypted files or not adjusting application settings. And with 61% of respondents admitting to storing work documents and highly confidential job information on their personal devices, security attacks can also have negative implications for your service.

Fortunately, there are solutions available to help you take more control of your online security. Samsung Knox, for example, is a security platform that protects you day and night, from the chip to the apps.

No Security & Privacy Dashboard from your smartphone, you can view any external application that might want to access your device’s microphone. Samsung Knox Vaultwhich keeps your most sensitive data isolated from the main operating system, acting as a shield to protect your smartphone at every level.

Increase the security of your digital presence with the Samsung Galaxy Security & Privacy Dashboard and Knox Vault. Click here to learn more.

This content was originally published on Elite Daily on December 22, 2022. Click here to learn more.

1 Samsung collaborated with the Bustle Digital Group (BDG) to conduct an online survey between November and December 2022 with a sample of 1,000 US residents between the ages of 18 and 25.

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