Awareness of Cybercrimes in Society 5.0: Perception of Generation-Z

Society 5.0 is a hyper-connected society with advanced technological integration. With the emergence of Society 5.0, characterized by the integration of cyberspace and physical space. Understanding the awareness of Generation Z (Gen-Z) regarding cybercrimes becomes imperative. This study explores the nuances of Gen-Z's attitude, knowledge, and perceptions of cybercrimes within the framework of Society 5.0. Generation Z is the first to have grown up entirely in the digital age. It is critical that they understand the dangers associated with cyberspace. This includes their digital literacy levels, exposure to cyber threats, educational experiences, and socio-cultural influences. To know the awareness of Gen-Zs, a survey was conducted through a questionnaire. Regression analysis is done on the collected data, to know about the important variables affecting awareness of Gen-Z. Ultimately, this study offers a comprehensive analysis of Gen-Z's cybercrime awareness within the evolving Society 5.0 framework, empowering stakeholders to collaboratively create a safer cyberspace for future generations.