In 2022, the number of ransomware attacks in the United States amounted to around 217.5 million, making it the most targeted country worldwide. The United Kingdom (UK) ranked second, with over 71 million ransomware attacks, while Spain followed, encountering approximately 53 million ransomware cases.
Countries most targeted by ransomware attacks in 2022
(in millions)
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SonicWall. (March 27, 2023). Countries most targeted by ransomware attacks in 2022 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1377918/ransomware-target-countries/
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SonicWall. (2023). Countries most targeted by ransomware attacks in 2022 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1377918/ransomware-target-countries/
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