In 2023, ransomware was the most frequently detected cyberattack worldwide, with around 70 percent of all detected cyberattacks. Network breaches ranked second, with almost 19 percent of the detections. Although less frequently, data exfiltration was also among the detected cyberattacks.
Distribution of detected cyberattacks worldwide in 2023, by type
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Sophos. (April 3, 2024). Distribution of detected cyberattacks worldwide in 2023, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1382266/cyber-attacks-worldwide-by-type/
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Sophos. (2024). Distribution of detected cyberattacks worldwide in 2023, by type. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1382266/cyber-attacks-worldwide-by-type/
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