Cybercriminals Will Steal Your Identities and Your Hard Earned Money Before You Know What Happened
1 in 5 People Online are at Risk: Shocking Statistics and Facts on Cybercrime and Data Breaches You Need to Know
It’s that time of year. Have you ever noticed how this time of year brings out the cybercriminals, hackers, and cyber crimes rise? How many bogus or phishing emails did you get today? Did you get any in the form of a text message?
More and more, people are experiencing cyber-related crimes, and with the advent of smartphones being with us nearly 24/7, nothing about our lives is out of the reach of cybercriminals. I bet you thought that mandatory cybersecurity training at work was a waste of time. Well, for four out of five of you, it might be, but the other person will likely be a victim of cybercrime or affected by data attacks.
Cybercrimes And Data Attacks Affect One In Five Internet Users
Sadly, cybercrimes are a tough one to prosecute, and once you’re got, you’ve lost. A quick search on cybercrime operations shows that while data breaches cost businesses an average of $4.35 million in 2022, most cybercrime activity comes from other countries.
