Cybersecurity infographics present facts about digital security in an easy and fun way. Given how many subfields of cybersecurity there are, there are many interesting facts and figures floating around that may be unclear to some people. Fortunately, infographics exist to help present a clear picture of the state of the cybersecurity world and how it affects people.
Cyberattacks have increased tenfold over the previous years, meaning it is more important than ever to be aware of cybersecurity and how to stay protected online. With infographics, internet users can gain a quick understanding of the current state of the cybersecurity world.
Our goal at PrivacySharks is to inform and educate individuals on internet privacy and security. So, we’ve rounded up some must-know cybersecurity facts to present you with the top interesting cybersecurity infographics. Check them out below!
1. Covid-19 and Cybersecurity
Some of the most significant data breaches have occurred since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s no surprise that Covid-19 has put increased pressure on internet security measures worldwide, and the infographic below reflects that!
- Cybercrime has been up by 600% since the start of the pandemic: this includes cybercriminals sending emails with malicious links and Zoom accounts being breached with account credentials sold on the Dark Web.
- The average data breach costs $137,000 due to remote working during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Security services took up 50% of cybersecurity budgets during 2020.
- Cyberattacks against healthcare services increased by 45% during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Working from home led to 47% of remote workers falling for Phishing scams.
- Hospitals became the main targets of cyberattacks in 2020 due to increased focus on the Covid-19 pandemic.
2. Businesses and Cybersecurity
Both small and large businesses are prime targets for cybercriminals, and the price of cyberattacks on businesses continues to rise. Even if you have 25 employees or fewer, your business could be on the receiving end of a cyberattack, which means all businesses need to implement a cybersecurity system to protect their confidential files.
- On average, ransomware attacks on businesses cost a whopping $133,000.
- Over 77% don’t have an incident response plan in place and are unprotected.
- Malicious email attacks target 1 in 323 small companies.
- Data breaches overall cost businesses a combined $3.92 million.
- 50% of large businesses spend more than $1 million on cybersecurity annually.
- 6 out of 10 small businesses close after suffering a security breach.
3. Ransomware
The biggest threat to individuals, businesses, and governments is ransomware attacks, which increased considerably during 2021. Ransomware is expected to continue being the most significant online danger, with a lot of money being spent on security solutions to prevent the risks.
- Double extortion, which entails encrypting and blocking access to files as well as threatening to publish them, has increased in 2021.
- Global ransomware damage costs reached $20 billion in 2021.
- The most significant ransomware attack in history was the Kaseya attack in 2021 for $70,000,000.
- The USA suffers the most ransomware attacks, with 18.2% of all global ransomware attacks taking place there.
- Conti and REvil groups have carried out the most ransomware attacks at 450 attacks by Conti and 210 attacks by REvil.
- The construction industry is most likely to be targeted by ransomware.
4. Cryptocurrency and Cybersecurity
With Bitcoin’s value rising, other cryptocurrencies are following suit. However, this has led to more cyberattacks in the cryptocurrency sphere and many scams, which ultimately result in people losing a lot of money.
- 25% of businesses have been the victim of crypto-jacking, which is when hackers mine cryptocurrencies against the user’s will.
- 90% of remote code execution attacks are linked to crypto mining.
- Cryptocurrency ‘rug pull’ scams have increased, with the creators of the Squid Game cryptocurrency running off with $2.5 million of investors’ money. This is when scammers launch a new coin, get people to invest, and then run away with the money.
- Ransomware payments are frequently being requested in cryptocurrency.
- Cryptocurrency attacks have been around for a while, with $350 million Bitcoins stolen from Tokyo’s Mt. Gox in 2014.
- Between 2020 and 2021, American citizens lost over $80 million on cryptocurrency-related attacks.
5. The Overall Cost of Cybersecurity and Cybercrime
It isn’t just businesses that suffer the damning costs of cybersecurity; everyone is paying the price to protect themselves and their online assets. The combined money made by cybercriminals and that spent on cybersecurity solutions will potentially overtake all global economies.
- Cybercrime was estimated to have cost the world $6 trillion at the end of 2021. This will rise to $10.5 trillion annually by 2025.
- At the end of 2021, cybercrime was the third largest world economy after the USA and China.
- The average cost of each data breach on an individual is $146.
- A malware attack on a company costs the business around $2.6 million.
- Information loss or theft is the most damaging financial cost during cyberattacks, averaging around $5.9 million.
- The USA experiences the highest security breach costs worldwide, averaging around $8.64 million per breach.
Cybersecurity awareness is essential
The infographics demonstrate how important it is to be aware of the digital attacks taking place every day, many of which are carried out on enterprises. These infographics reflect the clear need for businesses to invest in solid cybersecurity solutions to protect their data and avoid incurring the costs that cyberattacks can bring.
Businesses can also train employees to protect company information better and be aware of the changes in the cyber world to ensure they can react in real-time to cyberattacks.
Keep your business and personal data safe from cyberattacks
The infographics highlight the need to protect business and personal data from being targeted in a cyberattack. The best way to do this is by implementing a security system, and even small companies can do this. Here are some of our recommendations:
- Train employees to recognize phishing emails and sites.
- Enable a firewall on your business network.
- Install a VPN service on the network.
- Enable two-factor authentication on all employee accounts.
- Hire a security team to oversee the implementation and development of security procedures.
A few additional security measures can go a long way in keeping your business safe so that you limit the damage incurred by cyberattacks.
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