APAC’s cyber reality: The perception gap putting households at risk
As people’s lives become increasingly more digital across Asia-Pacific, cyber threats are rising faster than most people realise. From AI-driven scams to sophisticated impersonations, consumers today face a 24/7 threat landscape – yet many feel more confident than their habits justify. This widening perception gap is exposing households, increasing emotional and financial strain, and reshaping expectations of digital safety. Cyber threats are rising faster than most people realise. From AI-driven scams to sophisticated impersonations, consumers today face a 24/7 threat landscape.
In collaboration with Blackbox Research, bolttech’s latest report, Asia Pacific Cyber Safety Landscape 2026: Overconfident & underprepared? The growing perception gap in cyber risk, unpacks how everyday behaviours, trust levels, and rising scam exposure are influencing cyber risk across 11 markets.
Inside the report, you’ll discover:
- Why confidence often masks risky online behaviour – and how this varies across markets.
- How cyber threats are affecting families, with seniors and teens seen as most vulnerable.
- Why AI-powered scams are eroding trust and heightening concern about future risks.
- What people truly value in protection products, and how willing they are to pay for them.
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