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.
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.
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Cyber Crime Statistics and Trends [Infographic]
Explore the key cyber crime statistics and trends in 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.
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Victims of Annual Cyber crime statistics
- Number of victims annually; 556 million
- Daily victims; Over 1.5 million
- Victims every second; 18
- Exposed identities; than 232.4 million
Moreover, more than 600,000 Facebook accounts are compromised on a daily basis. A troubling 15% of social media users have reported their profiles being hacked by imposters and one in ten users have fallen prey to scams or fake links on platforms.
Common Forms of Cyber Attacks
- Viruses, malware, worms, trojans; 50%
- insiders; 33%
- Theft of devices carrying data; 28%
- SQL injection attacks; 28%
- Phishing attempts; 22%
- Attacks via websites; 17%
- Social engineering tactics; 17%
- Other types of attacks; 11%
Bot nets pose a significant threat with some utilizing up to 120,000 infected "zombie" computers to send spam daily.
Cybercrime Victims, by Gender
- Male victims account for 71%.
- Female victims make up approximately63%.
Company Data Breach
An alarming statistic reveals that around59%of former employees confessed to taking company data upon leaving their positions. Here are the statistics on data breaches across industries:
- 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
When it comes to the major motivations behind cyber-attacks the breakdown is as follows:
- Cyber Crime: 40%
- Hacktivism: 50%
- Cyber Warfare: 3%
- Cyber Espionage: 7%
(Hacktivism involves using computers and networks for political purposes such as advocating for free speech, human rights and ethical information practices.)
Statistics of Bank Fund Fraud Cases: Loss and Recovery
In cases of bank fund fraud here's how the numbers stack up in terms of loss and recovery;
- Funds retained in 22% of cases
- transferred funds recovered in 10% of cases
- Funds declared unrecoverable in 68% of cases
- Banks experienced losses due to reimbursements in 37% of cases
- Businesses suffered losses in 60% of cases
Causes for 85% of Direct Financial Costs of Cyber-Attacks in the U.S.
Looking at the direct financial costs of cyber attacks in the U.S.
Fraud: 42%
Repairs: 26%
Theft or Loss: 17%
Other: 15%
When it comes to malware attacks, Russia and the U.S. Lead the way with hosting a portion at
39.4 % and 19.7 % respectively. The U.S Navy encounters a number of cyber attacks with over
110 000 every hour or more than 30 every second.
Top 15 Countries Where Cyber Attacks Originate
These were some insights into cyber attack crime statistics
- Russia: 2,402,722 attacks
- Taiwan: 907,102 attacks
- Germany: 780,425 attacks
- Ukraine: 566,531 attacks
- Hungary: 367,966 attacks
- USA: 355,341 attacks
- Romania: 350,948 attacks
- Brazil: 337,977 attacks
- Italy: 288,607 attacks
- Australia: 255,777 attacks
- Argentina: 185,720 attacks
- China: 168,146 attacks
- Poland: 162,235 attacks
- Israel: 143,943 attacks
- Japan: 133,908 attacks
