Frequency of experiences of social media or email accounts being hacked UK 2019

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This statistic displays the findings of a survey on the frequency of experiences of social media or email accounts being hacked in the United Kingdom (UK) as of October 2019. During the survey period, it was found that ten percent of the respondents reported that they occasionally experienced such situations.

In the last three years, how often have you experienced or been a victim of your social media or email account being hacked?

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Statistic: In the last three years, how often have you experienced or been a victim of your social media or email account being hacked?

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Release date

January 2020

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

October 2019

Number of respondents

23,420**

Age group

15 years and older

Special properties

Internet users.

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

The original survey question was phrased as follows:
" In the last three years, how often have you personally experienced or been a victim of each the following situations? Your social network or mail account being hacked ".

** Base of respondents for EU-28

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