In 2022, ransomware was the most frequently detected cyberattack worldwide, with around 68 percent of all detected cyberattacks. Network breaches ranked second, with over 18 percent of the detections. Although less frequently, data exfiltration was also among the detected cyber attacks.
Distribution of detected cyberattacks worldwide in 2022, by type
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Sophos. (April 25, 2023). Distribution of detected cyberattacks worldwide in 2022, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 06, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1382266/cyber-attacks-worldwide-by-type/
Sophos. "Distribution of detected cyberattacks worldwide in 2022, by type." Chart. April 25, 2023. Statista. Accessed May 06, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1382266/cyber-attacks-worldwide-by-type/
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Sophos. "Distribution of Detected Cyberattacks Worldwide in 2022, by Type." Statista, Statista Inc., 25 Apr 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1382266/cyber-attacks-worldwide-by-type/
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