Cybersecurity is a priority, especially in higher education, where we train the professionals of the future. The possession of technological skills and advanced knowledge does not necessarily imply an attitude towards cybersecurity. Social skills can help develop this. The aim of the research is to assess Internet usage habits, online behavior, cybersecurity knowledge, emotional reactions to emergencies and anxiety-related expressions of higher education students. The interviews were conducted using thematic images to elicit the emotional reactions of the participants. N = 21 Generation Z young people from the Alba Regia Faculty of Óbuda University participated in the research. The responses were analyzed using thematic coding and an inductive approach. Participants have basic cybersecurity knowledge, but their defensive strategies are limited by technical gaps, biases, fears and psychological factors. For females, cyberbullying has a marked negative impact on self-esteem. Results support the development of an interactive e-learning cybersecurity awareness programme integrating technical and soft skills.