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Each week, our researchers put together a new graph where we collect, analyze and visualize statistics ranging from cyberthreats to internet censorship to give you an in-depth overview of the overarching challenges facing our lives online. Explore more.
Black Friday is the day shoppers are most likely to fall victim to a scam
Cybersecurity statistics | Nov 20, 2025

Black Friday is the day shoppers are most likely to fall victim to a scam

Surfshark survey shows that 10% of respondents reported losing, on average, up to $150 to discount-code-related scams. Scaling these numbers to all online shoppers suggests that the total financial losses could reach billions of dollars.
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Which shopping app collects the most data about you?
Digital privacy | Nov 18, 2025

Which shopping app collects the most data about you?

Surfshark’s study on popular shopping apps reveals that US-based apps collect more data than Chinese counterparts. The Amazon app collects the most data of all, surpassing Temu, Shein, AliExpress, and others.
AI impact on workers
Artificial intelligence | Nov 4, 2025

AI impact on workers

AI is transforming work, enhancing human potential while automating everyday tasks. Real-world examples reveal how these changes are affecting workers and reshaping the future of jobs.
AI drives deepfake losses to $1.56 billion
Artificial intelligence | Oct 21, 2025

AI drives deepfake losses to $1.56 billion

Deepfake-related losses exceed $1.56 billion in 2025 as cheap, widely available AI tools lower fraud costs and enable new scam variants.
Is your messaging app private and secure?
Digital privacy | Oct 7, 2025

Is your messaging app private and secure?

Surfshark’s study of popular messaging apps reveals how each platform commits to our privacy and security. However, this can be changed soon, as the EU is currently proposing a regulation known as Chat Control.
FBI offers millions in rewards for most wanted cybercriminals
Cyberthreats | Sep 30, 2025

FBI offers millions in rewards for most wanted cybercriminals

The FBI is offering substantial rewards for cybercriminals, a total of up to $274 million, for information leading to the arrest of 42 of the 133 individuals on its most wanted list.
Gemini in Chrome: collects the most user data among all browser-integrated AIs
Digital privacy | Sep 23, 2025

Gemini in Chrome: collects the most user data among all browser-integrated AIs

Gemini AI, which has just been integrated into the Chrome browser, collects the most user data among all browser-integrated AIs, including users’ contact information, content, and location.
Dior, Adidas, M&S, and others face escalating data breaches
Cybersecurity statistics | Sep 16, 2025

Dior, Adidas, M&S, and others face escalating data breaches

Since 2005, fashion companies have leaked data on approximately 362 million people, affecting customers of such brands as Dior, Marks & Spencer, Adidas, and more. Surfshark’s study provides more insights about those breaches and leaked data points.
Windows users, beware: 7× more malware than macOS
Cyberthreats | Sep 2, 2025

Windows users, beware: 7× more malware than macOS

In 2025, Surfshark’s antivirus recorded 479K malware cases. Of these, 87% (419K) were on Windows and the remaining 13% (60K) on macOS.
Google and Apple delete up to 11,000 apps every day
Cybersecurity statistics | Aug 26, 2025

Google and Apple delete up to 11,000 apps every day

Four million apps vanished from Google Play and the App Store in 2024. Was it safety, spam, or something bigger? Here’s the reason.
X: the most location-hungry social media app
Digital privacy | Aug 19, 2025

X: the most location-hungry social media app

All top social media apps may collect data related to user location. X stands out by collecting both coarse and precise location data for all listed purposes in the App Store.
Beware of concert ticket fraud online
Cybersecurity statistics | Aug 12, 2025

Beware of concert ticket fraud online

Social media platforms account for 52% of concert ticket fraud cases, while fraudulent websites contribute 38%, and other platforms like eBay and Craigslist make up the remaining 10%.
Global map: election-related deepfakes reached 3.8B people
Artificial intelligence | Jul 29, 2025

Global map: election-related deepfakes reached 3.8B people

Deepfake incidents have already infiltrated elections around the globe. Analyzing media reports, Surfshark found that 38 countries, with a combined population of 3.8 billion, have been affected.
Deepfake fraud caused financial losses nearing $900 million
Artificial intelligence | Jul 8, 2025

Deepfake fraud caused financial losses nearing $900 million

Deepfake incidents are on the rise, with the first half of 2025 already exceeding the total number since 2017 by 171%. Losses from deepfake fraud are also surging, reaching $897M, with $410M occurring in the first half of 2025.
Car apps: the hidden data exchange
Digital privacy | Jul 1, 2025

Car apps: the hidden data exchange

Analysis uncovered what data 10 major car brand apps collect, with Mercedes-Benz’s app leading by gathering 17 different types of user and vehicle data.
Grindr and Bumble top the list of the most data-hungry dating apps
Digital privacy | Jun 19, 2025

Grindr and Bumble top the list of the most data-hungry dating apps

All analyzed popular dating apps collect your location, name, phone number, photos or videos, user and device IDs, purchase history, and other sensitive information.
Navigation apps track more than your route
Digital privacy | Jun 10, 2025

Navigation apps track more than your route

Google Maps is the most data-hungry navigation app, collecting 24 types of data, such as user identity, contacts, photos, audio data, and more. Waze and Maps.me have similar practices, gathering almost as much data.
The Energy Cost of Chatbots: 26 Queries = A Warm Lunch
Artificial intelligence | Jun 3, 2025

The Energy Cost of Chatbots: 26 Queries = A Warm Lunch

Surfshark’s research analyzes the energy consumption of AI chatbots. It shows that just 26 ChatGPT queries could microwave a meal.
GDPR fines for mishandling children’s data exceed €1 billion
Digital privacy | May 27, 2025

GDPR fines for mishandling children’s data exceed €1 billion

The most popular social media platforms fined nearly €4 billion for GDPR breaches, out of which more than €1 billion was for inadequate protection of children’s data.
Meta AI just beat Gemini as the most data-hungry chatbot
Digital privacy | May 22, 2025

Meta AI just beat Gemini as the most data-hungry chatbot

Surfshark analyzed the data collection practices of popular AI chatbots available, from Meta AI to Google Gemini, DeepSeek, ChatGPT, and others. Study shows that 45% of AI chatbots collect user location.
Do astrology apps know where your data goes?
Digital privacy | May 20, 2025

Do astrology apps know where your data goes?

Surfshark's study shows half of the analyzed astrology apps track users' data. Nebula is the most data-hungry astrology app.
Data-hungry browsers: the choice of 90% of users worldwide?
Digital privacy | May 6, 2025

Data-hungry browsers: the choice of 90% of users worldwide?

Chrome mobile browser collects 20 data types across numerous categories, such as contact info, financial details, location, browsing history, and more. The Bing app is the second most data-hungry mobile browser, collecting 12 data types.
Media freedom vs. trust: a global paradox
Digital freedom | Apr 29, 2025

Media freedom vs. trust: a global paradox

Trust in the media is lowest in countries where media freedom is the highest. Public trust in media stands at 39% in free media countries, compared to 41% in partly free countries and 45% in not free countries.
Big Tech's water usage has risen by 60% since 2020
Digital divide | Apr 22, 2025

Big Tech's water usage has risen by 60% since 2020

Big Tech used over 41 million cubic meters of water in 2023, or about 112,500 cubic meters per day — enough to fill 45 Olympic pools daily. That’s an over 60% increase from 2020.
Email scams boom in Australia: $300M lost this decade
Cybersecurity statistics | Apr 8, 2025

Email scams boom in Australia: $300M lost this decade

Email emerged as the leading contact method for Australian scams in 2024. Since 2020, nearly 300 million dollars have been reported lost to scams where email was the contact method.
Traveling soon? Protect your data from cybersecurity threats
Cyberthreats | Mar 25, 2025

Traveling soon? Protect your data from cybersecurity threats

What cybersecurity threats might you face when traveling? Cybersecurity expert Miguel Fornés reviewed the travel and tourism sector and discussed cybersecurity threats that may occur during your holidays.
Healthcare cybersecurity challenges
Cybersecurity statistics | Mar 18, 2025

Healthcare cybersecurity challenges

Surfshark's analysis shows that in 2024, over 80% of U.S. healthcare data breaches were due to hacking/IT incidents. These breaches disrupt care, endanger patient safety, and highlight the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity.
Record number of ransomware attacks in January 2025
Cybersecurity statistics | Mar 12, 2025

Record number of ransomware attacks in January 2025

In January 2025, the number of attacks reached 590, nearly 5 times more than January 2022 and 34% higher than the 2024 monthly average of 440.
Do phone cleaner apps help declutter your digital space?
Digital privacy | Mar 4, 2025

Do phone cleaner apps help declutter your digital space?

Surfshark’s analysis of the 10 most popular cleaner apps on the Apple App Store shows all of them share data with third parties, such as location, purchase history, product interaction, and other.
Overshared online? How the “right to be forgotten” can help
Digital privacy | Feb 24, 2025

Overshared online? How the “right to be forgotten” can help

Oversharing online exposes personal details to permanent risk, as once-shared information can be hard to erase. The "right to be forgotten" offers a way to delist personal data from search engines.
AI companion apps “love” your personal data
Digital privacy | Feb 11, 2025

AI companion apps “love” your personal data

As AI grows, digital companions help with loneliness but raise questions about user data privacy. Many seek virtual relationships, but it's important to remember they are business-driven, not personal bonds.
Over 90% of analyzed weight control apps track their users
Digital privacy | Jan 14, 2025

Over 90% of analyzed weight control apps track their users

Surfshark’s analysis of 15 popular weight control apps reveals that 33% of them surpass averages in both data collection and user tracking practices.
80% of top fitness apps share user data with third parties
Digital privacy | Jan 7, 2025

80% of top fitness apps share user data with third parties

Surfshark’s analysis of 15 popular fitness apps reveals that they collect an average of 12 different types of data, including sensitive information and precise location.
Sleep well! Can you do that in your smart bedroom?
Digital privacy | Dec 16, 2024

Sleep well! Can you do that in your smart bedroom?

Discover if you're truly private in your own bedroom. Surfshark explores the privacy policies of apps for smart bedroom devices, ranging from smart pillows to window shades and blinds.
How much data do holiday season mobile games collect?
Digital privacy | Dec 9, 2024

How much data do holiday season mobile games collect?

The most popular holiday season mobile games on the App Store collect an average of 7 unique data points, as defined by Apple. Free festive season apps share 5x more data with third parties than paid apps.
Stay safe: guard your payment cards this holiday season
Cybersecurity statistics | Nov 26, 2024

Stay safe: guard your payment cards this holiday season

The collected data reveals approximately 5.7 million payment card data points compromised worldwide since 2004. The US has the highest breached payment card details rate among major economies.
Alaska leads US states in the rate of cybercrime complaints
Cyberthreats | Oct 29, 2024

Alaska leads US states in the rate of cybercrime complaints

Alaska tops the US in cybercrime complaints per 100,000 internet users, with 500+ complaints — over twice the national average
GDPR fines: can they shift data collection practices?
Digital privacy | Sep 10, 2024

GDPR fines: can they shift data collection practices?

The GDPR was expected to change invasive data collection practices because of the high fines. Since May 2018, 2,433 fines have been registered on the GDPR Enforcement Tracker, amounting to over 4.6 billion euros in total.
Most cyber incidents in France have unidentified origins
Cyberthreats | Sep 3, 2024

Most cyber incidents in France have unidentified origins

The European Repository of Cyber Incidents tracks major cyber incidents across Europe and beyond. In this week’s chart, Surfshark’s research hub looks at cyber incidents targeted at France since 2023.
Is privacy an illusion under a security camera’s watch?
Digital privacy | Aug 27, 2024

Is privacy an illusion under a security camera’s watch?

Surfshark’s study reveals that outdoor security camera apps are major data collectors, highlighting the risks of hacking and data leaks.
21 internet restrictions recorded in the first half of 2024
Digital freedom | Jul 23, 2024

21 internet restrictions recorded in the first half of 2024

In the first half of 2024, 9 countries witnessed internet restrictions, according to Surfshark’s Internet Shutdown Tracker. India took the lead, followed by Pakistan and Senegal.
One in five AI incidents relates to elections
Artificial intelligence | Jun 17, 2024

One in five AI incidents relates to elections

Surfshark’s research shows that over a fifth of all AI incidents are related to elections. Over the last year, Donald Trump was involved in 3x more AI incidents than Joe Biden.
EU’s internet usage gap in people with limited accessibility
Digital divide | May 13, 2024

EU’s internet usage gap in people with limited accessibility

To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day, our research hub explores the staggering 17% internet usage gap among EU residents with limited accessibility and the implications of the digital divide.
Surfshark Antivirus: which cyberthreats are the most common?
Cyberthreats | Mar 26, 2024

Surfshark Antivirus: which cyberthreats are the most common?

117 malware types and over 9,000 unique threats were recorded by Surfshark Antivirus. Viruses dominate, accounting for 42% of all detected threats.
Quantum security in popular messaging apps
Digital privacy | Mar 19, 2024

Quantum security in popular messaging apps

Surfshark has assessed 12 widely used messaging apps to determine their quantum security status, identifying only two that would be capable of withstanding quantum hacking attempts.
Mobile shopping spending increased 3x in South Korea
Digital divide | Mar 12, 2024

Mobile shopping spending increased 3x in South Korea

South Korea saw growth in online shopping in the last 7 years due to a more than 3x increase in mobile shopping. The highest spending was related to food, while travel and e-coupon spending grew the most.
Women dominate science and tech sectors in most of the EU
Digital divide | Mar 5, 2024

Women dominate science and tech sectors in most of the EU

Celebrate International Women's Day with our latest study, which reveals surprising dynamics: despite varying levels of gender equality, women are leading the way in science and technology in most EU countries.
Americans lost $1.56B in crypto to fraud in 2023
Cyberthreats | Feb 27, 2024

Americans lost $1.56B in crypto to fraud in 2023

Surfshark looks at data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and reveals how much crypto has been lost to fraud in 2023 and what types of scams people should watch out for.
$737M lost to fake job offers in the US since 2019
Cyberthreats | Feb 20, 2024

$737M lost to fake job offers in the US since 2019

Americans have lost $737M to fake job offers. Surfshark takes a detailed look at the statistics and advises how to spot employment scams.
Data of almost 80k Facebook users leaked
Cybersecurity statistics | Feb 20, 2024

Data of almost 80k Facebook users leaked

80k Facebook users had their details leaked. Check out Surfshark’s chart of the week to learn which countries were affected the most and what the dangers of this leak are.
Dangerous permissions in adult toy apps
Digital privacy | Feb 13, 2024

Dangerous permissions in adult toy apps

On average, adult toy apps request 22 permissions. Among these, the investigated apps require 13 different types of permissions deemed as dangerous, including reading external storage, recording audio, precise location tracking, and more.
High digital life quality doesn't always shield kids online
Cyberthreats | Feb 6, 2024

High digital life quality doesn't always shield kids online

To mark Safer Internet Day, this study connects the Children's Online Safety Index with the Digital Quality of Life and the KidsRights Indexes, examining their influence on children's global online safety.
2023 was a record year for AI incidents
Artificial intelligence | Jan 23, 2024

2023 was a record year for AI incidents

Surfshark’s research shows 2023 had the largest number of AI incidents so far. OpenAI and Microsoft led in the number of AI incidents.
Credit card fraud: leading issue in US identity theft
Cyberthreats | Jan 16, 2024

Credit card fraud: leading issue in US identity theft

In the advancing digital era, credit card fraud has emerged as a predominant financial threat in the US. Discover the evolving trends from 2020 to 2023 with Surfshark's Chart of the Week.
How common are internet restrictions during elections?
Digital freedom | Jan 9, 2024

How common are internet restrictions during elections?

In 2024, 90 countries will hold elections. In some of them, governments may tighten control over the web. Learn more in Surfshark’s Chart of the Week.
2023 cybersecurity wrapped: from crypto scams to AI risks
Cybersecurity statistics | Jan 2, 2024

2023 cybersecurity wrapped: from crypto scams to AI risks

Dive into the cybersecurity landscape of 2023 with our discoveries. Read about doubled crypto scam losses and navigate global data breach trends. Explore password leaks and companies affected by AI incidents.
Digital freedom wrapped: here’s what happened in 2023
Digital freedom | Dec 27, 2023

Digital freedom wrapped: here’s what happened in 2023

In terms of digital freedom, 2023 had its ups and downs. Surfshark's Research Hub is here to guide you through it — let's take a moment and review what happened in 2023.
Holiday tech gifts: how data-hungry are they?
Digital privacy | Dec 19, 2023

Holiday tech gifts: how data-hungry are they?

Unveil the data privacy practices of trending Christmas tech gifts. From smartwatches to gaming devices, Surfshark's study delves into the often-overlooked privacy policies of accompanying apps.
Holiday shopping alert: retail breaches exposed
Cybersecurity statistics | Dec 12, 2023

Holiday shopping alert: retail breaches exposed

Since 2020, data breaches in the retail sector have impacted 280M accounts worldwide. A Surfshark study reveals the biggest retail breaches and identifies the countries that were affected the most.
$1.45B lost over Online Shopping Fraud in 5 years
Cyberthreats | Dec 5, 2023

$1.45B lost over Online Shopping Fraud in 5 years

Since 2019, 1.7M Online Shopping Fraud cases have been reported in the US. Roughly half of the Online Shopping Fraud victims encountered financial losses, totaling $1.45B.
Global social media restrictions by duration
Digital freedom | Nov 28, 2023

Global social media restrictions by duration

50 countries have restricted access to social media platforms amid political turmoil. Some restrictions have lasted for 14 years. Find out more in Surfshark’s chart of the week.
Meta’s paid subscription — is it GDPR compliant?
Digital privacy | Nov 21, 2023

Meta’s paid subscription — is it GDPR compliant?

How compliant with the GDPR is Meta’s new paid subscription model? Is it legal to ask users to pay for their privacy? Surfshark’s Head of Legal provides insights into this.
How much do crypto apps know about you?
Digital privacy | Nov 14, 2023

How much do crypto apps know about you?

Anonymity is the basis of cryptocurrency, but how anonymous are the apps that you use to manage your crypto assets? Surfshark reveals how much data the 15 most popular cryptocurrency apps collect.
⅓ of social media's GDPR fines linked to children
Digital privacy | Nov 7, 2023

⅓ of social media's GDPR fines linked to children

The most popular social media platforms fined over €2.9 billion for GDPR breaches, out of which €765 million was for inadequate protection of children’s data.
Shortcomings in countries with best digital quality of life
Digital divide | Oct 30, 2023

Shortcomings in countries with best digital quality of life

Surfshark’s Digital Quality of Life Index evaluates countries’ digital wellbeing based on 5 core pillars. This week, Surfshark examines the top 10 countries in the Index and uncovers their key weaknesses
Data protection levels in democracies and autocracies
Digital privacy | Oct 24, 2023

Data protection levels in democracies and autocracies

Democratic countries tend to have good data protection laws, such as the GDPR. Unfortunately, in 98% of autocratic countries, data protection levels are lower than average.
Unmasking 2022's US social engineering scam toll
Cybersecurity statistics | Oct 17, 2023

Unmasking 2022's US social engineering scam toll

Social engineering scams compromise the online security of millions and result in substantial financial losses. Surfshark's analysis unveils key insights into social engineering scams in the US.
Global internet divide in 2023
Digital divide | Oct 10, 2023

Global internet divide in 2023

In lower-income countries, people work up to 4 times more than people in wealthier countries. Moreover, poor countries have, on average, a 3 times slower internet connection.
43% of countries are left behind in e-infrastructure
Digital divide | Oct 3, 2023

43% of countries are left behind in e-infrastructure

As the global growth of internet users begins to stagnate, Surfshark takes a look at the level of e-infrastructure in 121 countries, revealing that 43% of countries are left behind.
Facebook pages are the most delisted from Google Search
Digital privacy | Sep 26, 2023

Facebook pages are the most delisted from Google Search

Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are the top three domains from which Europeans most frequently have their pages delisted from Google Search results via the “right to be forgotten” privacy law.
Data-hungry language apps: who learns more, you or the app?
Digital privacy | Sep 19, 2023

Data-hungry language apps: who learns more, you or the app?

The recent Duolingo data breach impacted 2.68M users worldwide. Surfshark's analysis reveals which of the most popular language learning apps collect an extensive amount of your personal data.
Internet restrictions during African elections
Digital freedom | Sep 12, 2023

Internet restrictions during African elections

Since 2015, twenty African countries have restricted the internet during elections. Surfshark’s chart of the week reveals the countries responsible for this and elections to look out for in the coming months.
North Americans are the most affected by password leaks
Cybersecurity statistics | Sep 5, 2023

North Americans are the most affected by password leaks

Globally, 9.5B passwords have been leaked with email addresses since 2004. North America leads with 3 passwords leaked per email address.
Top countries in digital quality of life in the past 3 years
Digital divide | Aug 29, 2023

Top countries in digital quality of life in the past 3 years

With the upcoming Digital Quality of Life Index 2023, Surfshark takes a look at the top countries in the index for the past 3 years.
US was hit the hardest by the Duolingo data leak
Cybersecurity statistics | Aug 29, 2023

US was hit the hardest by the Duolingo data leak

2.7M Duolingo users’ emails were leaked and are now sold online. The US was the most affected country by the Duolingo data leak, with almost 1 million accounts compromised.
What digital footprints are generated when using apps?
Digital privacy | Aug 22, 2023

What digital footprints are generated when using apps?

Surfshark’s chart of the week shows an average smartphone user might generate up to 188 digital footprints each day using just nine apps.
Health data breaches have been rising in the US
Cybersecurity statistics | Aug 16, 2023

Health data breaches have been rising in the US

Since 2009, there has been a clear upward trend in health data breaches, and 392 cases have already been reported by organizations this year. Surfshark takes a look at US health data breaches over the years.
89% of the APAC population has faced internet restrictions
Digital freedom | Aug 8, 2023

89% of the APAC population has faced internet restrictions

28 APAC countries/territories have restricted the internet since 2015. The restrictions occurred either during protests, elections, other political turmoil, or because of internet laws.
US TikTok users unconcerned about mental health impact
Digital privacy | Aug 1, 2023

US TikTok users unconcerned about mental health impact

Surfshark’s study shows less than a quarter of those who find TikTok addictive believe they experience negative mental health effects, compared to almost half respondents who don't.
Potential privacy issues of Threads
Digital privacy | Jul 25, 2023

Potential privacy issues of Threads

Surfshark’s privacy counsel Gabriele Kaveckyte takes a deep dive into the data collection practices of Threads and presents three potential flaws.
US crypto scam losses nearly doubled in 2022
Cybersecurity statistics | Jul 18, 2023

US crypto scam losses nearly doubled in 2022

Surfshark examined the FBI’s data and found that in 2022, crypto scam losses nearly doubled in the US. One state saw a staggering 84-fold increase. Find out more with Surfshark’s chart of the week.
Surfshark celebrating shark awareness day with Shark Trust
Cybersecurity statistics | Jul 11, 2023

Surfshark celebrating shark awareness day with Shark Trust

Surfshark is celebrating Shark Awareness Day together with Shark Trust. Phishing continues to be the most common cybercrime, but it still has 100x fewer victims compared to sharks fished in the seas.
A third of all AI incidents since 2010 linked to 5 companies
Artificial intelligence | Jul 4, 2023

A third of all AI incidents since 2010 linked to 5 companies

Amazon, Google, Facebook, Tesla, and OpenAI are mentioned in the most reported AI incidents since 2010. In 2023, OpenAI leads in the number of incident mentions.
The start of this decade marks a sharp rise in AI incidents
Artificial intelligence | Jun 27, 2023

The start of this decade marks a sharp rise in AI incidents

Surfshark examines the timeline of AI incidents, revealing an upward trend in the last few decades. 2023 is predicted to have the largest number of AI incidents.
Nearly half of US TikTok users worry about their privacy
Digital privacy | Jun 20, 2023

Nearly half of US TikTok users worry about their privacy

Nearly half of US TikTok users worry about their privacy, while views differ among generations. Learn more with Surfshark’s chart of the week.
Ukraine’s invasion and data breaches
Cybersecurity statistics | Jun 13, 2023

Ukraine’s invasion and data breaches

Unpack the connection between the Russo-Ukrainian war and data breaches with Surfshark’s chart of the week.
Average losses of crypto scams in the US
Cybersecurity statistics | Jun 6, 2023

Average losses of crypto scams in the US

$2.3B was lost to crypto scams in the US in 2022. The average loss was $86k per victim. Find out more with Surfshark’s chart of the week.
Baltic States and Ukraine lead in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity statistics | May 30, 2023

Baltic States and Ukraine lead in cybersecurity

Examining cybersecurity in countries formerly occupied by the Soviet Union: the Baltic states and Ukraine are in the lead.
1 in 3 American TikTok users would support its ban
Digital freedom | May 23, 2023

1 in 3 American TikTok users would support its ban

1 in 3 American TikTok users would support a ban on the platform, but the level of support varies among different generations. Find out more with Surfshark’s chart of the week.
ChatGPT’s privacy issues
Digital privacy | May 16, 2023

ChatGPT’s privacy issues

Surfshark’s privacy counsel takes a deep dive into ChatGPT’s data collection and uncovers some potential flaws.
Cybercrime against children is on the rise
Cybersecurity statistics | May 9, 2023

Cybercrime against children is on the rise

Surfshark examines cybercrime against children from 2015 to 2022, revealing alarming statistics on the number of victims affected and their financial losses.
Cyberattacks on government agencies
Cyberthreats | May 3, 2023

Cyberattacks on government agencies

Surfshark reveals there have been 722 cyberattacks on government agencies since 2006. The chart shows a rising trend in cyber espionage in 2023.
Messaging app restrictions around the world
Digital freedom | Apr 24, 2023

Messaging app restrictions around the world

53 countries have restricted access to messaging apps since 2015. Surfshark reveals which countries have done so and which apps are affected the most.
VPN restrictions around the world
Digital freedom | Apr 17, 2023

VPN restrictions around the world

Catch all of the latest insights into global VPN restrictions and find out which countries and regions have regulated VPN usage, presently or in the past.