OH, BEHAVE! The 2025 Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviors Report is now available Each year, the National Cybersecurity Alliance and CybSafe release research to better understand the public’s security behavior and to act as a call to action for better secure habits online. Download Oh, Behave! |
| With support from international partners across seven countries, this year’s report polls more than 6,500 individuals in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, India, Brazil, and Mexico, exploring key cybersecurity behaviors and attitudes, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence. TAKE A SNEAK PEEK AT THE FINDINGS While AI usage has surged, 58% of users report receiving no training on security or privacy risks associated with these technologies. With cybercrime rising, 44% of respondents reported experiencing cybercrime that led to data or monetary loss. Everyday cybersecurity practices remain inconsistent. Just 62% of respondents report regularly creating unique passwords. More than half of participants (55%) report having no access to cybersecurity training, a figure that has barely shifted from last year. 66% of participants are confident in their ability to identify a malicious email or link, but confidence differs sharply by age and geography. While it is widely recognized, less than half (41%) use multi-factor authentication regularly. |