In 2024, most cyberattacks on companies in Germany were thought to have originated in China, with 45 percent of companies confirming this. It was, however, unknown where 36 percent of the attacks recorded in 2024 originated from.
The country of origin of cyberattacks on companies in Germany in 2024
Companies who were affected by data theft, industry espionage, or sabotage in the last 12 months.
Method of interview
Computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI)
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Were you able to determine from where these actions/attacks were carried out? " German original: "Konnten Sie feststellen, von wo aus diese Handlungen vorgenommen wurden?"
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Bitkom. (August 28, 2024). The country of origin of cyberattacks on companies in Germany in 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1362484/origin-country-cyber-attacks-companies-germany/
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