The World Wide Web\u2019s unexpected sprawl has somehow turned the world into a single cyber village. But new threats arose as the world shifted from a physical to a digital landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Criminals began looting the web\u2019s wide-open corporate databases. Social media platforms<\/a> attracted hackers and practically invited them to invent digital identity theft. Viruses, phishing attacks, and ransomware became common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only the most naive now leave data unprotected. Security has become big business. Experts say we\u2019ll spend $10 billion annually on cybersecurity by 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are eye-opening hacking statistics to prevent you from becoming a cyber victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is no longer news that hackers target social media users as they always upload their personal information whenever they open any social media account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This allows them to hack into the different mobile app databases and steal valuable personal details of social media users, especially those with weak passwords<\/a> and, worst-case scenario, those who did not enable two-factor authentication<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are the trending social media hacking statistics for 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Dataconomy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facebook announced that hackers could access personal information for over 1 million exposed accounts in the 2022 breach. According to hacking statistics, about a million victims escaped without stealing their personal information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Facebook product management VP Guy Rosen said that no credit information was sold to the dark web marketplace, and no third-party apps were granted access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (ThreatSim) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Social engineering attacks can take many forms, but phishing scams remain the primary tool of modern hackers, say experts who analyze cyber threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scams are carefully planned and designed to fool employees into sharing information or downloading malware. Hackers then activate the malware<\/a> to retrieve data. It\u2019s all in a day\u2019s work among cybersecurity ventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Comparitech)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Online anonymity was once a comfortable giving. These days, social media hacking statistics show that even giant services like Facebook and Google can\u2019t protect data. People are scared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Baby boomers are the most conservative age group. They hope for privacy both at work and at home. Younger people are more comfortable with technology but also have a healthy distrust of social media platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They are right to worry. Social hacking is everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Verizon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Verizon\u2019s 2022 Data Breach Investigation Report, which contains updated statistics on phishing scams, nearly 36% of all reported data breaches in 2022 involved phishing activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Researchers found that email fraud was also the primary tool in 78% of cyber-espionage incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Avanan)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avanan researchers have found that half of all phishing emails contain links to malware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This type of attack is the most common by far. Identity theft phishing statistics reveal that the purpose of these attacks is usually to hijack one\u2019s device, steal data, launch a DDoS attack, or commit fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What makes malware so harmful? The answer is that it comes in many variations and spreads incredibly quickly. All fraudsters need is a single click on a malicious link, and the whole organization is compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Lytics)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statistics on social media hacking confirm unease and distrust among users. Experts say that 30 to 40% of advertisements are part of the cybercrime economy on some platforms. It is no wonder that more than half of U.S. consumers believe social media platforms must adequately safeguard their data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Gitnux)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Social media platforms are full of hackers looking to commit computer crimes. A lot of private information is being shared online through private groups. Criminals use social media to scout potential victims and exploit the platforms\u2019 features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Tech News World)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Social media is ripe with information criminals, and hackers can use it. These vary from data, identity theft, or personal and private information black market. The yearly revenue of hackers is still questionable since most of them go unreported or unrecorded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cybercrime group Conti has an estimated $150 to $180 million in revenue. Values are estimates that Trend Micro leaked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Emails are not left out; hackers send malicious spam messages<\/a> with unique and catchy subjects to lure users into opening them. Opening these harmful emails can cause significant damage to them as they will gain access to the device and scan for important information that they can use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s scan through the current email phishing statistics as of 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Get Astra)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phishing email statistics show that nearly 1.2% of emails are malicious. The implication of this is that 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent daily. Thus, 1 out of 4,200 emails sent is a phishing scam email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Statista)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hacking statistics reveal that phishing strategies are essential to most cybersecurity incidents<\/a> targeting businesses. The numbers will keep increasing as long as people click on toxic links in suspicious emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Software Connect)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most recent computer hacking statistics show that most senior managers must be more careful. If employees find security systems too tricky or inconvenient, they will not use them. Even though we’d like to think that upper management is more concerned with security standards and knowledgeable about all types of cyberattacks<\/a>, it’s not true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About 55% of middle managers find security systems too simple. As a result, they put their entire company at risk. And rank-and-file employees believe security should be IT’s problem to solve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (About SSL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9 out of 10 cybersecurity threats in large corporations can be traced to phishing attempts. PhishMe tested this number by sending over 40 million simulated phishing emails to over 1,000 organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 91% of them were received and opened by customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Verizon) <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBe careful with your emails,\u201d the experts are warning us. According to Verizon’s 2020 Data Breach Investigation Report, malicious files include Word, Excel, and other formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Small businesses are the primary target of cyber attacks, and hackers show no sign of stopping. Small businesses account for 43% of cyber attacks annually, and 46% of cyber attacks were small businesses with 1,000 or fewer employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are critical small business hacking statistics you need to know in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Sonicwall)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Internet of Things devices is slowly but steadily finding their way into our homes. But you pay the price for convenience; these devices also carry various security risks. Unfortunately, IoT is a massive malware target for everyone looking to create a smart home. The newest malware statistics show more than 20 million IoT malware attacks were detected<\/a> in the first half of 2020 alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (AAG-IT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Four in 10 businesses and 2 in 10 charity organizations<\/a> became a part of U.K. hacking statistics during the last 12 months. This rises to 7 in 10 among large companies. Many attacks gained access to corporate data via personal devices that staff members used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Venture Beat)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statistics of hacking directed at businesses show that many organizations still need to formulate cybersecurity incident response plans. In Europe, such methods are mandated and specified within GDPR, the General Data Protection Regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most organizations tell researchers that they track cyber-attack news and are aware of the risks but are not fully compliant with GDPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Strong DM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s not that the people committing cybercrimes prefer to attack smaller companies with less money. It\u2019s just that big corporations have more robust security systems in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The corporations are also more informed on why cybersecurity is critical and these systems are necessary. Many small businesses need the means to introduce proper defenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (IBM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Companies like Equifax, Capital One, and Facebook can be compromised for weeks or months without notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is why IBM statistics show that it takes companies 212 days to detect a data breach in their organizations and 75 days to contain it. An average breach cycle takes 287 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mobile phone users are frequent targets for malware attacks, especially users without solid passwords and multi-factor authentication<\/a> enabled as an extra layer of security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These will expose you to the trending mobile malware statistics in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (MUO)<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Symantec, third-party app stores hosted 99.9% of detected mobile malware and are the leading cause of recent security breaches involving mobile devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Techjury)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apple stands out as a company generally in total control because it owns its app store. It has nonetheless had to fight recent cyberattacks in 2022 on iPhones and tablets. Android has longed to secure the app store since developers are granted more freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Android community has learned the hacking facts of life the hard way and has now improved security measures. Most mobile devices require user approval before installing unverified third-party applications, substantially reducing the mobile cyber threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Norton)<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to recent statistics of hacking in the United States, Android remains the top target for internet attacks despite new security measures that are updated and improved daily. However, many Android devices remain vulnerable because their owners must update the core operating software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Zippia)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world has gone mobile, and so have fraudsters. Of the world\u2019s cyberattacks, around 60% are initiated on mobile devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About 80% of attacks against mobile devices take place via apps. Apps give hackers access to your device under the hood, so they can easily access your mobile banking app and initiate multiple levels of cybercrime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We can\u2019t talk about statistics on mobile security without mentioning hackers. Compared to the same period in 2021, the first half of 2022 saw a massive increase in cyber attacks and malware targeting smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are about 620.5 million ransomware attacks yearly. The first half of 2022 saw nearly 236.7 million ransomware attacks worldwide. There were 33 publicly disclosed ransomware attacks in January 2023, the highest number of attacks we have ever recorded for January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With this alarming rise in ransomware attacks, one should know the importance of securing their devices adequately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Get Astra)<\/p>\n\n\n\n This attack was initially designed to hijack target systems and hold them hostage in exchange for specific demands. Such events were rare just a decade ago and far from cyber attacks news.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Hacking Statistics for 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Social Media Hacking Statistics for 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1. Over 1 million Facebook accounts were compromised in a data breach in 2022.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
2. Email hacking statistics collected by Verizon show that phishing attempts are responsible for 80% of malware infections and nearly 95% of all espionage attacks.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
3. 96% of baby boomer users don\u2019t trust social media platforms to protect their data. Members of Gen X (94%), Gen Z (93%), and the millennial generation (92%) say much the same.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
4. Nearly one-third (36%) of all data breaches in 2022 involved phishing.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
5. 50% of phishing attacks contain links to malware.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
6. 40% of U.S. consumers believe it is unethical for companies to target advertisements and product recommendations based on online purchases and browsing information.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
7. Private groups on public platforms let criminals discuss their exploits freely. On Facebook, 53% of messages in hacker groups are related to hijacking credit cards. Account takeovers are mentioned in 16% of messages.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
8. Criminal hackers earn a global revenue of $1.1 million yearly.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Email Phishing Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9. Over 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent daily.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
10. 54% of phishing emails contain malware or redirect to infected links and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
11. 87% of senior managers upload business files to a personal email account or cloud-based storage.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
12. Phishing emails account for about 91% of cyber attacks against enterprise-class corporations.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
13. 46% of hackers disseminating malware deliver it almost exclusively through email. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Corporate and Small-Business Hacking Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
14. 112.3 million IoT malware attacks were detected in 2022.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
15. In 2022, 83% of UK businesses suffered a phishing attack.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
16. Over 63% of organizations still need a cyber security incident response plan.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
17. 46% of data breach victims were from companies with fewer than 1,000 employees.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
18. Recent data breach statistics indicate that most companies, even the largest, take nearly 7 months to detect a data breach.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Mobile Malware Statistics for 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
19. Third-party app stores host virtually all mobile malware threats.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
20. Cyber hacking statistics for 2022 showcase that over 24,000 malicious mobile apps are blocked daily from app stores.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
21. Android is the most targeted mobile platform.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
22. Cell phone hacking statistics show that over 60% of fraud originates from mobile devices.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ransomware Attack Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
23. Cybersecurity statistics illustrate that ransomware attacks have grown by over 13% in the last five years.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n