In 2024, Spain was the country where the largest share of general consumers had experienced cyber incidents in the last 12 months, with nearly 28 percent of respondents reporting such incidents in the past year. By contrast, only around 16 percent of respondents from Italy had experienced cyber incidents in the past 12 months.
Cyber incidents experienced by consumers in selected European countries in the last 12 months as of 2024
General consumers across several countries.
US, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, and Australia.
general consumers across the UK,
US, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, and Australia.
general consumers aged 16 to 55+.
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