Number of reported ransomware and malware attacks in Australia 2023, by age

Published by
Christopher Hughes,
Apr 16, 2024

In 2022 in Australia, around 984 reports of ransomware and malware attacks were made by people aged 65 and over to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, resulting in close to 1.7 thousand Australian dollars in money lost. Those aged under 18 reported the least number of attacks.

Number of reported ransomware and malware attacks in Australia in 2023, by age group

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Release date

April 2024

Region

Australia

Survey time period

2023

Number of respondents

2,207 respondents

Supplementary notes

Data as of April 2024.


*Note: Scamwatch data and categories may change from time to time. Data is based on both web form and phone reports to the ACCC.

Based on 2,207 reports with age information provided.

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