The number of Internet of Things (IoT) cyber attacks worldwide amounted to over 112 million in 2022. Over the recent years, this figure has increased significantly from around 32 million detected cases in 2018. In the latest measured year, the year-over-year increase in the number of Internet of Things (IoT) malware incidents was 87 percent.
Annual number of Internet of Things (IoT) malware attacks worldwide from 2018 to 2022
(in millions)
Data is based on SonicWall Capture Labs characteristics; wider industry metrics may vary
Supplementary notes
"Internet of Things" refers to machines, devices, sensors, cars, cameras, appliances and other items that are connected to the Internet and often to each other. Examples of connected devices include: Smart TVs, smartwatches, GPS navigation devices, electronic toll collection devices and wireless fitness trackers.
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SonicWall. (March 27, 2023). Annual number of Internet of Things (IoT) malware attacks worldwide from 2018 to 2022 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1377569/worldwide-annual-internet-of-things-attacks/
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