{"id":125921,"date":"2021-08-19T06:22:04","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T13:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"\/blogs\/?p=125921"},"modified":"2025-05-13T21:07:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T04:07:51","slug":"younger-but-not-savvier-3-cybersecurity-threats-plaguing-millennials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/family-safety\/younger-but-not-savvier-3-cybersecurity-threats-plaguing-millennials\/","title":{"rendered":"Younger, But Not Savvier: 3 Cybersecurity Threats Plaguing Millennials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Surprise!\u00a0Just because you\u2019re a Millennial or Gen Zer doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re savvier when it comes to technology.\u00a0Especially when it comes to cybersecurity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Turns out,\u00a0Millennials\u00a0aren\u2019t quite as\u00a0tight with their security as\u00a0the\u00a0older generations are. That\u2019s according to one study\u00a0about working from home\u00a0that\u00a0focused on\u00a0younger adults\u00a0and their older cohorts. It\u2019s perhaps no surprise that\u00a0nearly half of them said that they enjoyed working from home. What is surprising is that\u00a0while working from home,\u00a0\u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.securitymagazine.com\/articles\/94205-the-kids-are-not-alright-how-some-millennials-and-gen-zers-are-cybersecurity-liabilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gen Zers (38%) and Millennials (23%) said they had four or more\u00a0[technology]\u00a0issues, on average, every week<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u201d according to the research.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For comparison, the research\u00a0also\u00a0showed that\u00a0only 12% of employees aged 45\u00a0to\u00a054,\u00a04%\u00a0aged\u00a055\u00a0to\u00a064, and 13% of\u00a0seniors said that they had\u00a0four or more issues per week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Talk about a stereotype-buster!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Top security threats plaguing millennials<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aside from technology issues in general,\u00a0they found themselves dealing with security issues as well.\u00a0The\u00a0top three\u00a0culprits\u00a0\u2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Password issues:\u00a0getting locked out of apps, accounts, and devices<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Safe browsing habits:\u00a0clicking on bad links, leading to hacks and attacks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tracking and privacy basics:\u00a0not understanding what \u201caccept all cookies\u201d means<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If this survey is\u00a0any\u00a0indication, we could be a lot safer out there, particularly while we\u2019re\u00a0doing\u00a0things like paying bills, checking our bank balances,\u00a0or splitting dinner with friends via a payment app.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">That\u2019s what\u2019s at stake.\u00a0Millennials\u00a0have among the highest rates of online shopping\u00a0by generation at more than 86% (compared to Boomers at just over 62%).\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">They also use social media the most<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">50% of them self-describe themselves as being online \u201calmost constantly\u201d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0(a figure that drops sharply with age).\u00a0Taken together,\u00a0that\u2019s a significant level of exposure\u00a0to potential threats\u00a0online. So, if there\u2019s one\u00a0place where\u00a0Millennials\u00a0can get a bit savvier,\u00a0it\u2019s with their cybersecurity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Five tips to fight back against viruses, hacks, and attacks<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The good news is that it doesn\u2019t take a whole lot to improve your safety online.\u00a0With a few straightforward steps, you can protect yourself better than before\u2014and perhaps spare you some of those technology\u00a0headaches\u00a0in the process. Let\u2019s take a quick look:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Cover all your bases with security software<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As always, this is \u201csquare one\u201d advice when it comes to keeping yourself safe online.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/antivirus\/mcafee-total-protection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Comprehensive security software will do more than protect your stuff.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0It\u2019ll protect you by making it safer while\u00a0you use your apps, breeze through some videos, or take care of your finances\u2014practically anything that involves you,\u00a0your identity,\u00a0your money, and your data online. And because we do so much of that on our phones, go ahead and\u00a0add\u00a0security software on your phone, too. That\u2019ll make you far safer when you\u2019re moving money around online or simply going about your day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Keep all your accounts straight with a password manager<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yup, keeping track of all those passwords is a pain. Resetting them when you forget them is a pain too.\u00a0And even bigger pain is reusing passwords, getting one account hacked, followed by a bunch of others\u00a0getting hacked too because they\u00a0use the same password. It happens. And hackers count on\u00a0lazy password habits.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/consumer\/strong-password-ideas-to-keep-your-information-safe\/?hilite=%27password%27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Going online with strong, unique passwords is a must<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(even\u00a0if it\u2019s a bit of a pain),\u00a0yet\u00a0using a password manager makes it far easier and far more secure.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/antivirus\/mcafee-total-protection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Typically included with comprehensive security software<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it can create and safely store\u00a0strong,\u00a0unique passwords for each of your accounts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Steer clear of risky websites and links with an advisor<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s lurking behind that link? A sketchy site? A scam looking to steal your personal\u00a0info?\u00a0Sometimes it\u2019s tough to know, until you click that\u00a0link and find out the hard way. A web advisor can identify those bad sites and links for you without clicking. And\u00a0further, it can block a\u00a0mistaken click, giving you an extra level of protection.\u00a0Often available with your security software, you can also\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/safe-browser\/mcafee-webadvisor.html?PIFld=-1&amp;rfhs=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">get our own McAfee\u00ae Web Advisor\u00a0for free<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Stay extra secure while shopping and banking with a VPN<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By way of an app, a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">VPN<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0helps\u00a0keep your personal data safe as you\u00a0use\u00a0the internet. More than just\u00a0protecting\u00a0your browsing, it further protects you while using apps because of the way it creates a secure connection.\u00a0Using a VPN is a smart move\u00a0when using public Wi-Fi because that connection is, well, public, meaning anyone can potentially spy on your activity\u2014potentially lifting passwords, data, and other personal info.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/consumer\/consumer-cyber-awareness\/what-is-a-vpn-and-can-it-hide-my-ip-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A VPN is also a great idea any time you want extra privacy any time<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, particularly when you\u2019re doing things like banking or shopping online.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. A.B.U. \u2013 Always Be Updating<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It seems like nearly every day some of your apps and devices will prompt you for an update. Take a moment to follow through on those alerts and install them. In a few moments, you\u2019ll be up to date, which often includes security fixes that can improve your level of protection. Also, those alerts are a good time to ask yourself, \u201cDo I really use that app anymore?\u201d If\u00a0you don\u2019t, just go ahead and delete\u00a0that app, along with any account or data associated with it. This leaves you with one less target that hackers can zero in on, thus making you that much safer (and with a less cluttered device to boot).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Staying safer online = fewer headaches online<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you get up and running with these tips, you\u2019ll find that you\u2019re safer than before. Plus, you\u2019ll also find that apps like security software and password managers can take care of a lot of\u00a0time-consuming tasks for you, practically automatically.\u00a0Giving you\u00a0one\u00a0less thing to worry about.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Surprise!\u00a0Just because you\u2019re a Millennial or Gen Zer doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re savvier when it comes to technology.\u00a0Especially when it comes&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1408,"featured_media":125927,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[4452,5803],"coauthors":[15741],"class_list":["post-125921","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-family-safety","tag-cybersecurity","tag-digital-habits"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Younger, But Not Savvier: 3 Cybersecurity Threats Plaguing Millennials | McAfee Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Surprise!\u00a0Just because you\u2019re a Millennial or Gen Zer doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re savvier when it comes to technology.\u00a0Especially when it comes to The popular notion that younger adults are far savvier when it comes to technology may face a challenge, at least when it comes to cybersecurity. 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