Updated: June 19, 2024
Ever since the internet first came into existence, it has been a game-changer for many industries. However, it has also given rise to new threats, with cybercrime becoming a significant concern worldwide. Understanding cyber crime statistics and trends is crucial for businesses and individuals to protect themselves from digital threats.
In recent years, the frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks have increased dramatically. Cyber criminals employ various tactics, from phishing and ransomware to data breaches and identity theft.
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Staying informed about the latest cyber crime statistics and trends helps organizations and individuals to implement effective security measures and mitigate risks. By examining these trends, we can gain valuable insights into the evolving nature of cyber threats and the necessary steps to safeguard against them.
Explore the key statistics and trends in cyber crime through our detailed infographic below. These insights provide a comprehensive overview of the current digital threat landscape, highlighting the importance of staying vigilant and proactive in cybersecurity.
Yearly Cyber Crime Victim Count Estimate
Victims per year | 556 million |
Victims per day | Over 1.5 million |
Victims per second | 18 |
Identities exposed | More than 232.4 million |
More than 600,000 FaceBook accounts are compromised every day.
15% of social network users have reported that their profiles have been hacked by pretenders.
1 in 10 social network users said they’d fallen victim to a scam or fake link on social network platforms.
Common Types Of Cyber Attacks
Attack Types | % |
Viruses, malware, worms, trojans | 50% |
Criminal insider | 33% |
Theft of data-bearing devices | 28% |
SQL injection | 28% |
Phishing | 22% |
Web-based attacks | 17% |
Social engineering | 17% |
Other | 11% |
Botnets have been using as many as 120,000 infected "zombie" computers to send out spam each day.
% Of Cybercrime Victims By Gender
Gender |
%age |
Male |
71% |
Females |
63% |
59% of ex-employees admitted to stealing company data when leaving previous jobs.
Data Breach Statistics By Industry
Industry |
% |
Medical/Healthcare |
38.9 |
Business |
35.1 |
Educational |
10.7 |
Government/Military |
9.9 |
Banking/Credit/Financial |
5.3 |
The Major Motivation Behind Cyber Attacks
Motivation Factor |
% |
Cyber Crime |
40% |
Hacktivism* |
50% |
Cyber Warfare |
3% |
Cyber Espionage |
7% |
*is the use of computers and computer networks to promote political ends, chiefly free speech, human rights, and information ethics
Statistics Of Bank Fund Fraud Cases Loss And Recovery
Causes For 85% Of Direct Financial Costs Of Cyber-Attacks In The U.S
Major Reasons |
% |
Fraud |
42% |
Repairs |
26% |
Theft or Loss |
17% |
Other |
15% |
Russia and the U.S. are the largest contributors when it comes to malware attacks making up 39.4% and 19.7% of hosted malware, respectively.
US Navy sees 110,000 cyber-attacks every hour, or more than 30 every single second
Top 15 Countries Where Cyber Attacks Originate (February 2013)
Source of Attack |
Number of Attacks |
Russia |
2,402,722 |
Taiwan |
907,102 |
Germany |
780,425 |
Ukraine |
566,531 |
Hungary |
367,966 |
USA |
355,341 |
Romania |
350,948 |
Brazil |
337,977 |
Italy |
288,607 |
Australia | 255,777 |
Argentina | 185,720 |
China | 168,146 |
Poland | 162,235 |
Israel | 143,943 |
Japan | 133,908 |