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Cyberthreats have resurged globally, with one or more reports making headlines daily. But which nations are affected the most, and how do we curb an alarming trend? With new statistics, our researchers are unraveling which countries and regions are most affected by global cyberthreats. Explore more.

Global Data Breach Map: billions breached and counting
Cybersecurity statistics | Apr 15, 2025

Global Data Breach Map: billions breached and counting

This interactive data breach map tracks the latest statistics on personal data leaks by country since 2004.
Deepfake statistics in early 2025: how frequently are famous people targeted?
Cybersecurity statistics | Apr 14, 2025

Deepfake statistics in early 2025: how frequently are famous people targeted?

According to Surfshark's analysis, 179 deepfake incidents were reported in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 19% rise compared to the total number of incidents recorded in 2024.
Global data breach statistics: a 2024 recap
Cybersecurity statistics | Feb 4, 2025

Global data breach statistics: a 2024 recap

According to Surfshark’s research, the number of breached accounts increased nearly 8 times last year, from approximately 730 million in 2023 to more than 5.5 billion in 2024.
Data Vulnerability Thermometer: assess your data leak impact
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Data Vulnerability Thermometer: assess your data leak impact

A tool to educate users on how data breaches may lead to various cybercrimes.
Cybercrime statistics: a surge in online hacks and scammers
Cybersecurity statistics | Jan 28, 2025

Cybercrime statistics: a surge in online hacks and scammers

Find out which regions have the highest cybercrime rates and see where your country sits on the global stage.
Phishing scams: don’t take the online bait
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Phishing scams: don’t take the online bait

Phishing is a data-stealing attack. Learn how to avoid it.
Payment fraud: think again before you wire money
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Payment fraud: think again before you wire money

Tracking ongoing payment fraud cases. Keep your banking details well out of reach with these key prevention measures.
Extortion scams: heavy-handed cons to avoid
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Extortion scams: heavy-handed cons to avoid

Tracking global extortion cases. Protect your digital identity and your dignity with these key prevention measures.
Identity theft: keep your life online anonymous
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Identity theft: keep your life online anonymous

Get to grips with identity theft and stay protected with key tips, stats, and prevention measures.
Spoofing and the flow of false information
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Spoofing and the flow of false information

Recapping spoofing types with key tips to prevent yourself from becoming a hacker's next target.
Confidence scams: first comes love, then comes fraud
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Confidence scams: first comes love, then comes fraud

Confidence/romance scam: criminal fakes romantic interest for gain/details. Avoid it: be aware, don't share personal info, don't send money.
Online harassment: the rise of the trolls
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Online harassment: the rise of the trolls

Tracking online harassment cases. Stay out of harm's way with key recaps, types, and prevention measures.
Credit card fraud: key tips, types, and prevention measures
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Credit card fraud: key tips, types, and prevention measures

Tracking credit card fraud, with key stats, facts, figures, and tips to help safeguard your finances from scammers.
Tech support scams: how to spot and prevent them
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Tech support scams: how to spot and prevent them

Tech support to the rescue? Maybe not. Get to grips with tech support scams and use these proven safety measures.
Government impersonation: steering clear of fake presidents
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Government impersonation: steering clear of fake presidents

Recapping government impersonation fraud, the potential dangers for your data, and some actionable safety measures.
Investment fraud: the lie of no-risk, guaranteed return
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Investment fraud: the lie of no-risk, guaranteed return

Get to grips with investment fraud with key tips, types, and prevention measures.
Lottery scams: a digital jackpot for scammers
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Lottery scams: a digital jackpot for scammers

If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Get to grips with lottery, sweepstakes, and inheritance scams and prevent yourself from being next.
Ransomware attacks: avoid becoming a digital hostage
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Ransomware attacks: avoid becoming a digital hostage

Spot the latest ransomware attacks and keep your devices protected from nasty breaches.
DoS dilemma: attack-proof means and measures
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

DoS dilemma: attack-proof means and measures

Denial of Service (DoS) attacks shut down devices/networks with too many requests. Avoid them by following these steps.
Malware fraud and the freaky state of scareware
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Malware fraud and the freaky state of scareware

Recapping malware crime stats along with need-to-know safety measures, tips, and precautions.
Healthcare fraud: a sickening state of affairs
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Healthcare fraud: a sickening state of affairs

Recapping healthcare-related scams and stats, along with safety tips and prevention measures.
Spam emails: tips to safeguard your inbox
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Spam emails: tips to safeguard your inbox

Spam emails are unwanted & sent out in bulk. Learn how to avoid them & stay safe.
SIM swap scam: need-to-knows and prevention tactics
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

SIM swap scam: need-to-knows and prevention tactics

How to keep your messages and mobile data safeguarded and simplified.
Informed robbery: key tips and preventive measures
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Informed robbery: key tips and preventive measures

How to sidestep informed robbery and secure your data for good
Decoding discrimination: how to pinpoint and prevent it
Cyberthreats | Jan 28, 2025

Decoding discrimination: how to pinpoint and prevent it

Recapping different discrimination types, causes, and preventive measures.
Global data breach statistics: 2023 recap
Cybersecurity statistics | Jan 30, 2024

Global data breach statistics: 2023 recap

According to Surfshark’s research, the number of breached accounts decreased by 18%, from 366.7M in 2022 to 299.8M in 2023.
83M cases of child exploitation reported from 2020 to 2022
Cyberthreats | Jan 22, 2024

83M cases of child exploitation reported from 2020 to 2022

Increasing CSAM reports encourage web scraping experts to tackle CSAM in combination with AI. The analyzed data reveals many potentially unreported CSAM websites.
Data breach statistics: 2021 vs. 2022
Cybersecurity statistics | Jan 18, 2023

Data breach statistics: 2021 vs. 2022

Comparing global trends in data breach statistics from 2021 and 2022.
US cybercrime stats: key facts, findings, and figures
Cybersecurity statistics | Dec 8, 2022

US cybercrime stats: key facts, findings, and figures

Tracking US cybercrime with key findings and reporting on the most targeted individuals.
Holiday season cyberthreats: avoid the cybercrime surge
Cybersecurity statistics | Nov 25, 2022

Holiday season cyberthreats: avoid the cybercrime surge

Steer clear of increasing threats throughout Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas with these key stats, tips, and prevention measures.
Cybersecurity books: dark fairytales for modern kids
Cyberthreats | Sep 28, 2022

Cybersecurity books: dark fairytales for modern kids

These reimagined children's books teach kids about internet safety and cybersecurity in a fun and easy way.
Online risks for children: a global study
Cyberthreats | Apr 13, 2022

Online risks for children: a global study

Discover year-on-year cybercrime stats and potential online risk exposure for children.
Run from Robert De Niro. Dangerous pop-culture search terms
Cyberthreats | Apr 13, 2022

Run from Robert De Niro. Dangerous pop-culture search terms

An analysis of search results showing which pop culture terms are the most dangerous to search for online.
UK mobile gaming: be aware of the dangers and stay protected
Cyberthreats | Apr 13, 2022

UK mobile gaming: be aware of the dangers and stay protected

Check out the UK mobile gaming statistics and see which popular gaming apps collect the most data.
Top 100 of the world's costliest data breaches
Cybersecurity statistics | Jan 26, 2022

Top 100 of the world's costliest data breaches

A report on the 100 most expensive data breaches of 2020 and 2021.
Digital horrors: cybersec threats as horror movie posters
Cyberthreats | Jan 5, 2022

Digital horrors: cybersec threats as horror movie posters

A gallery of famous horror movie posters to illustrate cybersecurity and privacy threats.
Global data breaches: regions most affected in 2021
Cybersecurity statistics | Dec 20, 2021

Global data breaches: regions most affected in 2021

Find out which countries had the most breached users online in 2021.
Black Friday cybercrime: a shopping spree for hackers
Cyberthreats | Nov 22, 2021

Black Friday cybercrime: a shopping spree for hackers

Tracking cybercrime rates throughout the US to see which states are the most vulnerable
Has your data sprung a leak? Causes, studies, and calamities
Cyberthreats | Oct 10, 2021

Has your data sprung a leak? Causes, studies, and calamities

A visual project explaining the driving forces behind data breaches and the consequences that follow.

Cybersecurity videos

Cyberthreats are on the rise and making headlines globally. But which countries and regions have the highest spikes, and what are the underlying causes and concerns for the future? Join our research team as we unpack and summarize all the latest cyberthreat statistics. Explore more.

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