This statistic shows the types of cyber crime attacks most commonly experienced by companies in the United States. In 2017, phishing accounted for 34 percent of data security incidents of U.S. companies. Furthermore, W-2 scams accounted for 20 percent of all phishing occurrences.
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This statistic shows the types of cyber crime attacks most commonly experienced by companies in the United States. In 2017, phishing accounted for 34 percent of data security incidents of U.S. companies. Furthermore, W-2 scams accounted for 20 percent of all phishing occurrences.
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This statistic shows the types of cyber crime attacks most commonly experienced by companies in the United States. In 2017, phishing accounted for 34 percent of data security incidents of U.S. companies. Furthermore, W-2 scams accounted for 20 percent of all phishing occurrences.
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- March 2018
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- United States
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- 560 respondents
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- cyber security incidents
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- United States
- Survey time period
- 2017
- Number of respondents
- 560 respondents
- Special properties
- cyber security incidents
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- How often have you experienced or been a victim of an identity theft?*
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- How often have you experienced or been a victim of bank card or online banking fraud?*
- How often have you experienced or been a victim of being asked for payment in return for getting back control of your device?*
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- Institutions and enterprises most trusted to collect personal data in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015
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- How much do you agree with the statement below: "You are concerned that your online personal information is not kept secure by public authorities"?*
- How much do you agree with the statement below: "Your online personal information is not kept secure by websites"?*
- How much do you agree with the statement below: "You are able to protect yourself sufficiently against cybercrime"?*
- Usage of selected online security and safety features at home in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2016 to 2017*
- What is done in your household to protect children from online harassment?*
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