In 2022, the District of Columbia had the highest number of phishing attack victims per 100,000 residents among all U.S. dates. Over 25 people per 100,000 residents reported phishing attacks in the measured year. With around 22 victims per 100,000 people, Wisconsin ranked second, while Nevada followed, with nearly 14 victims.
U.S. states with the highest number of phishing attack victims per 100,000 residents in 2022
Characteristic
Number of victims per 100,000 residents
District of Columbia
25.42
Wisconsin
21.79
Nevada
13.58
Alaska
9.55
Colorado
6.97
Vermont
6.51
Virginia
6.23
New Jersey
6.15
Florida
6.59
Illinois
5.57
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