This statistic displays the share of consumers who have experienced security breaches in Great Britain (GB) as of September 2015. During the survey period, it was found that 21 percent of responding consumers reported that they had their personal details stolen and bank accounts were used to purchase goods or services.
Share of consumers who have experienced a security breach in Great Britain (GB) as of September 2015*
Characteristic
Share of respondents
I have received 'phishing' emails such as being told I have won a large sum of money in a lottery, sweepstake or other prize draw and have sent money to release 'winnings' that never existed
66%
I have had my computer infected with a virus or other 'malware' which has resulteed in personal information being manipulated, stolen or deleted
39%
I have gone onto a website that appears to be the site of a well-known company or brand, only to find that it is owned and operated by a third party who may be trying to defraud visitors
38%
I have been notified that my account details have been stolen but no fraudulent activity has taken place
33%
Unauthorised access gained to my social media and email accounts to post photos, messages or send emails
27%
I have had personal details stolen online and my bank accounts used to buy goods or services
21%
Reserved or paid for things online which did not exist (that includes tickets, services or second hand goods scams)
18%
I have been a victiom of a scam and made upfront payment online for something that did not exist (e.g. inheritance claims, loan offers, holiday time shares, health or slimming cures)
17%
I have had personal details stolen online to obtain new credit cards/passport/driving license/ take out loans
* Original survey question was phrased as follows:
"Thinking about any online security issues that you might have been affected by, how often, if at all, have you experienced any of the following?"
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Deloitte. (November 22, 2015). Share of consumers who have experienced a security breach in Great Britain (GB) as of September 2015* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/497090/consumers-experience-of-security-breaches-in-great-britain-gb/
Deloitte. "Share of consumers who have experienced a security breach in Great Britain (GB) as of September 2015*." Chart. November 22, 2015. Statista. Accessed July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/497090/consumers-experience-of-security-breaches-in-great-britain-gb/
Deloitte. (2015). Share of consumers who have experienced a security breach in Great Britain (GB) as of September 2015*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/497090/consumers-experience-of-security-breaches-in-great-britain-gb/
Deloitte. "Share of Consumers Who Have Experienced a Security Breach in Great Britain (Gb) as of September 2015*." Statista, Statista Inc., 22 Nov 2015, https://www.statista.com/statistics/497090/consumers-experience-of-security-breaches-in-great-britain-gb/
Deloitte, Share of consumers who have experienced a security breach in Great Britain (GB) as of September 2015* Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/497090/consumers-experience-of-security-breaches-in-great-britain-gb/ (last visited July 22, 2024)
Share of consumers who have experienced a security breach in Great Britain (GB) as of September 2015* [Graph], Deloitte, November 22, 2015. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/497090/consumers-experience-of-security-breaches-in-great-britain-gb/
