Recent news underscore persistent cyber threats facing mobile phones and connected devices globally, reinforcing the importance of strong cybersecurity practices.
With cybersecurity risks escalating, let’s take a look how countries stack up regarding malware infections, ransomware threats, DDoS attacks, cyber espionage, hacks, cybercriminals, and preparedness against cyber incidents.
Countries with the Lowest Malware Infection Rates:
- Denmark – 15%
- Sweden – 17%
- Ireland – 17%
- Norway – 18%
- Finland – 18%
Countries with the Highest Malware Infection Rates:
- Tajikistan – 48%
- Bangladesh – 47%
- China – 46%
- Vietnam – 44%
- Pakistan – 43%
Countries Most Affected by Ransomware Attacks:
- India – 11%
- United States – 8%
- Germany – 6%
- Brazil – 5%
- Russia – 4%
Countries Most Targeted by Web Application Attacks:
- United States – 66%
- Brazil – 5%
- Germany – 5%
- United Kingdom – 3%
Countries Originating the Highest Percentage of Global Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks:
- China – 31%
- United States – 23%
- United Kingdom – 17%
- France – 9%
- South Korea – 4%
Countries Most Affected by Cyber Espionage:
- United States – 52%
- South Korea – 7%
- Japan – 5%
- Russia – 4%
- Colombia – 3%
Countries Best Prepared for Cyber Attacks:
- Denmark – 95%
- Sweden – 94%
- Ireland – 92%
- Norway – 91%
- Finland – 90%
Countries Most Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks:
- Tajikistan – 28%
- Bangladesh – 30%
- China – 35%
- Vietnam – 38%
- Pakistan – 39%
Average Cost of Cybercrime by Country (2024):
- United States – $9.36 million
- Middle East (UAE/Saudi Arabia) – $8.75 million
- Japan – $7.95 million
- Germany – $5.31 million
- United Kingdom – $5.12 million
- Brazil – $4.72 million
- Australia – $4.12 million
These statistics illustrate the urgent and ongoing necessity for robust cybersecurity measures worldwide. Organizations and governments must proactively enhance their cybersecurity frameworks to defend against continuously evolving threats.
Sources:
- Comparitech Cybersecurity Rankings 2024 – https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/cybersecurity-by-country/
- IBM Cost of Data Breach Report 2024 – https://www.ibm.com/reports/data-breach
- Sophos State of Ransomware 2024 – https://news.sophos.com/en-us/
- Cloudflare DDoS Report 2024 – https://blog.cloudflare.com/
- CrowdStrike Global Threat Report 2024 – https://www.crowdstrike.com/resources/reports/global-threat-report/
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