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1 Why is Cyber Security Interesting: Fun Facts About the Field!

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  • Author: ecpi.edu
  • Published: 09/10/2021
  • Review: 4.99 (778 vote)
  • Summary: Why is Cyber Security Interesting: Fun Facts About the Field! · Kevin David Mitnick is the worlds most renowned hacker: · The U.S. alone loses approximately $100 
  • Source: https://www.ecpi.edu/blog/why-is-cyber-security-interesting-fun-facts-about-the-field

2 Top Cybersecurity Statistics, Facts, and Figures for 2021 – Fortinet

  • Author: fortinet.com
  • Published: 08/09/2021
  • Review: 4.76 (249 vote)
  • Summary: Cost of Cyber Crime · Cyber crime costs organizations $2.9 million every minute, and major businesses lose $25 per minute as a result of data breaches, according 
  • Source: https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/cybersecurity-statistics

3 50 Essential Cyber Security Facts For Business Owners

  • Author: broadbandsearch.net
  • Published: 01/16/2022
  • Review: 4.41 (373 vote)
  • Summary: Cyberattacks are constantly happening. While the data might vary based on the study, it is estimated that an attack occurs every 39 seconds. Not all of them 
  • Source: https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/business-cyber-security-facts-statistics

4 Top 12 Cyber Crime Facts and Statistics – Blue-Pencil

  • Author: blue-pencil.ca
  • Published: 05/27/2022
  • Review: 4.22 (436 vote)
  • Summary: Top 12 Cybercrime Facts and Statistics · 1. By The End of 2017, Global Ransomware Damage Costs Expected To Exceed $5 Billion · 2. Healthcare Organizations Are The 
  • Source: https://www.blue-pencil.ca/top-12-cyber-crime-facts-and-statistics/

5 166 Cybersecurity Statistics and Trends [updated 2022] – Varonis

  • Author: varonis.com
  • Published: 01/18/2022
  • Review: 4.17 (352 vote)
  • Summary: · 15 influential cybersecurity statistics and facts · 95 percent of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error. · The worldwide information 
  • Source: https://www.varonis.com/blog/cybersecurity-statistics

6 Cybersecurity: Facts vs Fiction – Wilson Consulting Group

  • Author: wilsoncgrp.com
  • Published: 09/14/2021
  • Review: 3.94 (600 vote)
  • Summary: The Ponemon Institute reported that 76% of cyberattacks in 2015 were inflicted upon businesses with less than 500 employees.[2] These include firms in retail, 
  • Source: https://wilsoncgrp.com/cybersecurity-facts-vs-fiction/

7 The Role of Human Error in Successful Cyber Security Breaches

  • Author: blog.usecure.io
  • Published: 10/19/2021
  • Review: 3.62 (371 vote)
  • Summary: According to a study by IBM, human error is the main cause of 95% of cyber security breaches. In other words, if human error was somehow eliminated entirely, 19 
  • Source: https://blog.usecure.io/the-role-of-human-error-in-successful-cyber-security-breaches

8 Interesting Facts on Cybersecurity – Florida Tech Online

  • Author: floridatechonline.com
  • Published: 02/14/2022
  • Review: 3.59 (324 vote)
  • Summary: Interesting Facts on Cybersecurity · The prevalence of cyber crime has skyrocketed over the past several years to include cyber espionage, malware and phishing 
  • Source: https://www.floridatechonline.com/blog/information-technology/interesting-facts-on-cybersecurity/

9 Cybersecurity Facts and Stats

  • Author: uscybersecurity.net
  • Published: 01/28/2022
  • Review: 3.26 (428 vote)
  • Summary: Cybersecurity Facts and Stats: · There is a cyber-attack occurring every 39 seconds, according to a study by the University of Maryland. · Kevin Mitnick is the 
  • Source: https://www.uscybersecurity.net/cybersecurity-facts-stats/

10 Cybersecurity Statistics, Trends & Facts That Matter For 2022

  • Author: websiterating.com
  • Published: 07/02/2022
  • Review: 3.17 (350 vote)
  • Summary: · 85% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error. · 94% of all malware is delivered by email. · Ransomware attacks happen every 10 seconds
  • Source: https://www.websiterating.com/research/cybersecurity-statistics-facts/

11 [Infographic] 13 Scary Cyber Security Facts – Cloud Carib

  • Author: info.cloudcarib.com
  • Published: 06/28/2022
  • Review: 2.81 (75 vote)
  • Summary: With 450,000 new malicious programs registered every single day, cyber security is a major concern. According to the British insurance company Lloyd’s, 
  • Source: https://info.cloudcarib.com/blog/10-cyber-security-facts-that-may-surprise-you

12 Cybercrime To Cost The World $10.5 Trillion Annually By 2025

  • Author: cybersecurityventures.com
  • Published: 03/21/2022
  • Review: 2.8 (85 vote)
  • Summary: Cybersecurity Ventures expects global cybercrime costs to grow by 15 percent per year over the next five years, reaching $10.5 trillion USD annually by 2025, up 
  • Source: https://cybersecurityventures.com/hackerpocalypse-cybercrime-report-2016/

13 26 Cyber Security Statistics, Facts & Trends in 2022 – Cloudwards

  • Author: cloudwards.net
  • Published: 01/06/2022
  • Review: 2.75 (151 vote)
  • Summary: · Verizon reports that 36% of all data breaches experienced by companies of 1,000 employees or more were caused by malicious employees. For 
  • Source: https://www.cloudwards.net/cyber-security-statistics/

14 Awesome Cyber Security Facts (infographic) – Hornetsecurity

  • Author: tools.hornetsecurity.com
  • Published: 07/01/2022
  • Review: 2.56 (166 vote)
  • Summary: Why Is Cyber Security Important? … The potential monetary loss caused by a data breach is only a small part of the computer security risk. The consequences of a 
  • Source: https://tools.hornetsecurity.com/cyber-security-facts

15 5 Fascinating Facts About Cyber Security – Best Choice Schools

  • Author: bestchoiceschools.com
  • Published: 01/10/2022
  • Review: 2.55 (95 vote)
  • Summary: Must-Know Facts About Cybersecurity · The Number of Cyber Attacks Is Increasing · Ransomware Is the Leading Mode of Attack · Nearly All Cyber Attacks Start With 
  • Source: https://www.bestchoiceschools.com/lists/5-fascinating-facts-about-cyber-security/

16 Why is Cybersecurity Important? – UpGuard

  • Author: upguard.com
  • Published: 04/11/2022
  • Review: 2.35 (68 vote)
  • Summary: Cybersecurity is important because it protects all categories of data from theft and damage. This includes sensitive data, personally identifiable 
  • Source: https://www.upguard.com/blog/cybersecurity-important

17 Cyber Security for Business Facts That Every Manager Should Know

  • Author: blog.vsoftconsulting.com
  • Published: 04/10/2022
  • Review: 2.37 (75 vote)
  • Summary: Cybersecurity surveys reveal that 92% of the organizations desire to have a well-defined cybersecurity plan and measurement, but only 20% of the organizations 
  • Source: https://blog.vsoftconsulting.com/blog/cyber-security-for-business-facts-that-every-manager-should-know

18 Facts About Cyber Security you should know – Terralogic

  • Author: terralogic.com
  • Published: 11/22/2021
  • Review: 2.2 (145 vote)
  • Summary: Facts About Cyber Security you should know · Introduction · FBI listed 41 cyber-criminals in its Most Wanted list of 2018 · The cost of data breaches is rising 
  • Source: https://www.terralogic.com/facts-about-cyber-security/

19 15 Alarming Cyber Security Facts and Stats – Cybint Solutions

  • Author: cybintsolutions.com
  • Published: 04/16/2022
  • Review: 2.18 (144 vote)
  • Summary: 15 Alarming Cyber Security Facts and Stats · 1. 95% of breached records came from only three industries in 2016 · 2. There is a hacker attack every 39 seconds · 3
  • Source: https://www.cybintsolutions.com/cyber-security-facts-stats/

20 The Facts – CISA

  • Author: cisa.gov
  • Published: 09/08/2021
  • Review: 1.89 (57 vote)
  • Summary: 47 percent of American adults have had their personal information made public by cyber criminals. 1 · 600,000 Facebook accounts are hacked every single day. 5
  • Source: https://www.cisa.gov/be-cyber-smart/facts

21 Alarming Cybersecurity Stats: What You Need To Know For 2021

  • Author: forbes.com
  • Published: 12/24/2021
  • Review: 1.98 (169 vote)
  • Summary: · Terrifying Statistics: 1 in 5 Americans Victim of Ransomware “According to data gathered by Anomali and The Harris Poll, ransomware attacks 1 in 
  • Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckbrooks/2021/03/02/alarming-cybersecurity-stats——-what-you-need-to-know-for-2021/

22 Top 50 Cybersecurity Statistics, Figures and Facts – CompTIA

  • Author: connect.comptia.org
  • Published: 02/20/2022
  • Review: 1.81 (131 vote)
  • Summary: · Cost of Cybercrime · The cost of cyber crime has risen 10% in the past year. · The average cost of a data breach in 2021 was 4.24 Million, 
  • Source: https://connect.comptia.org/blog/cyber-security-stats-facts

23 Top 10 List of Cybersecurity Facts for 2022 – Gordon Flesch Company

  • Author: gflesch.com
  • Published: 03/27/2022
  • Review: 1.66 (154 vote)
  • Summary: Top 10 List of Cybersecurity Facts for 2022 · 1. SMBs are almost as likely as large corporations to experience a data breach · 2. The number of phishing attack 
  • Source: https://www.gflesch.com/elevity-it-blog/cybersecurity-facts

24 The Most Telling Cyber Security Statistics in 2022 – Techjury

  • Author: techjury.net
  • Published: 12/05/2021
  • Review: 1.51 (196 vote)
  • Summary: It takes half a year to detect a data breach. 43% of all cyber attacks are aimed at small businesses. 91% of attacks launch 
  • Source: https://techjury.net/blog/cyber-security-statistics/

25 20 Frightening Cyber Security Facts & Stats – Databasix

  • Author: dbxuk.com
  • Published: 06/29/2022
  • Review: 1.4 (190 vote)
  • Summary: · 20 Frightening Cyber Security Facts and Stats · 85% of people posting puppy photos are trying to scam you · Human error accounts for 95% of all 
  • Source: https://www.dbxuk.com/statistics/cyber-security

26 What are some amazing facts about cyber security in 2022?

  • Author: hailbytes.com
  • Published: 05/20/2022
  • Review: 1.47 (190 vote)
  • Summary: 27.9% of businesses experience data breaches each year, and 9.6% of those who suffer a breach go out of business
  • Source: https://hailbytes.com/what-are-some-amazing-facts-about-cyber-security-in-2022/

27 U.S. government and cyber crime – Statistics & Facts – Statista

  • Author: statista.com
  • Published: 12/27/2021
  • Review: 1.29 (110 vote)
  • Summary: · The United States is one of the countries with the highest commitment to cybersecurity, based on the Global Cyber Security Index. In 2019, 
  • Source: https://www.statista.com/topics/3387/us-government-and-cyber-crime/

28 55+ Scary But Useful Cybersecurity Statistics in 2022 – Legal jobs

  • Author: legaljobs.io
  • Published: 08/05/2021
  • Review: 1.1 (54 vote)
  • Summary: 1. A cyber attack happens every 39 seconds. · 2. 279 days is the average lifecycle of a breach. · 3. 94% of 
  • Source: https://legaljobs.io/blog/cybersecurity-statistics/

29 6 Essential Facts About Cyber Security – Psychiatric Times

  • Author: psychiatrictimes.com
  • Published: 01/07/2022
  • Review: 0.99 (78 vote)
  • Summary: · Hacking is resulting in larger breaches.Hacking compromised 91.2% of all exposed health care records in 2020—24.1 million out of 26.4 million
  • Source: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/6-essential-facts-about-cyber-security

30 Cyber Security Statistics The Ultimate List Of Stats Data, & Trends

  • Author: purplesec.us
  • Published: 11/17/2021
  • Review: 1.04 (162 vote)
  • Summary: At least 948 government entities in the United States were attacked by ransomware hackers extorting money in 2019. Ransomware attacks against state and local 
  • Source: https://purplesec.us/resources/cyber-security-statistics/