As of February 2024, malware was the most prevalent type of cyberattack faced by companies and businesses worldwide, with around three in four organizations reporting incidents of malware-based attacks. Phishing was the second-most common, affecting 54 percent of companies worldwide. Credential stuffing was also significant, reported by 37 percent of businesses.
Types of cyberattacks most frequently experienced by organizations worldwide as of February 2024
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Cisco Systems. (March 27, 2024). Types of cyberattacks most frequently experienced by organizations worldwide as of February 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1474819/cyberattacks-by-businesses-worldwide-by-type/
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