Young people don't check the authenticity of those they interact with online.

According to the global study 'Reality Check', seven in 10 young people (70%) admit that they do not always verify the authenticity of the people they interact with online and more than half of those surveyed (64%) have already come across individuals who distort or falsify their identity.

"Despite their claim to digital dominance, many millennials are blindly trusting, emotionally vulnerable, and prone to being deceived by online misrepresentation," the document reads.

Around 71% of people aged between 27 and 43 (the 'millennial' generation) demonstrate excessive confidence that makes them vulnerable to the virtual world.

This excessive confidence contrasts with risky behavior, as 14% of respondents report having used false identities or fictitious accounts on social media.

At the same time, 38% of young adults report a loss of trust online and 68% say they are less willing to establish new digital relationships.

Despite this, 44% continue to trust the information disseminated in their media bubbles.

"Trust in the validity of social media further reinforces this illusion of security," as most young people rush to post key personal updates, seeking digital approval.

According to the study, the millennial generation has always been considered the "digital generation", as due to their age they fit into a technological era and are confident in navigating digital spaces.

The study developed by the cybersecurity company Kaspersky involved a questionnaire being administered to 4,000 individuals aged between 27 and 43, in eight European countries.

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