58 percent of Brits faced significant online risks in 2025

A recent report indicates that 58 percent of people in Britain encountered significant online risks during 2025. The rise in AI usage has contributed to a decline in digital trust, according to the findings. Fraud and cyberbullying emerged as the primary concerns.

The report, published by TechRadar on February 10, 2026, highlights a notable increase in online vulnerabilities for British internet users over the course of 2025. Specifically, 58 percent of respondents reported facing significant risks, with the growing integration of artificial intelligence playing a key role in eroding overall digital trust.

Among the most pressing issues identified were fraud and cyberbullying. These threats appear to have been the biggest challenges, affecting users' confidence in online interactions. The publication underscores how expanded AI applications may be exacerbating these problems, though it does not detail specific mechanisms or data breakdowns beyond the headline statistics.

This summary reflects broader concerns about digital safety in an increasingly AI-driven environment, based on the available survey insights from 2025. No further quantitative data on the prevalence of individual risks or demographic impacts was provided in the report's overview.

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