Data from 2024 found that the United States ranked third globally in the total number of data breaches.
The USA contributed 12% of all breached online accounts worldwide, trailing only China and Russia. Global breaches also increased eightfold in 2024, highlighting how prominent this threat is becoming.
A VPN is an effective way to help defend yourself from such breaches. Connecting to one of Surfshark’s US servers encrypts your internet traffic, shielding your online activities from cybercriminals and possible data theft.
Source: Surfshark Research Hub