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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