SC Media reports that only 48% of employees across five generations and seven countries have received artificial intelligence (AI) security and privacy risk training.
Moreover, 38% of employees performed unauthorized inputs of sensitive work-related data into generative AI tools, with such activity more likely among Zoomers and Millenials, according to a survey by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and CybSafe.
The findings follow a Cyberhaven report detailing a significant increase in sensitive data sent to AI chatbots over the previous year and also shed light on employees' concerns regarding the potential use of AI in cybercrime and influence campaigns in elections.
Meanwhile, only 36% of respondents said they highly trusted companies in ensuring responsible AI adoption, with trust levels declining among older generations.
"While AI presents unique and urgent challenges, the core risks remain the same. Many employees understand what’s required to safeguard their workplace against cyber threats, but the key to strengthening organizational resilience lies in transforming that knowledge into regular, safe behavior," said CybSafe founder and CEO Oz Alashe.
