CYBER CRIMEIndia Ranks 7th Globally in Data Breaches, Check Complete List of Most Affected Countries

 

CYBER CRIMEIndia Ranks 7th Globally in Data Breaches, Check Complete List of Most Affected Countries

In the second quarter of 2023, as per the latest revelations from cybersecurity firm Surfshark, India has been ranked as the 7th most targeted country globally for data breaches. This concerning disclosure underscores a notable rise in data breaches worldwide, underscoring the urgency for more robust data protection protocols.

Disturbing Data Breach Figures According to the comprehensive update on data breach statistics by Surfshark for the second quarter of 2023, an astonishing total of 110.8 million user accounts suffered breaches on a global scale.

Leading the pack in this category is the United States, accounting for nearly half of all breaches reported from April to June. Following closely in second place is Russia, trailed by Spain, France, and Turkey in subsequent positions.

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When these statistics are contrasted with the preceding quarter, a disconcerting 2.6-fold surge in breached user accounts worldwide becomes evident, indicating an alarming trajectory of increasing cyber threats. The pace of data breaches escalated dramatically, surging from 6 to over 14 user accounts compromised every second during the second quarter of 2023.


North America Bears the Brunt of Breaches The geographical impact of data breaches was most prominently felt in North America, earning the region the unfortunate distinction of being the hardest hit by these incidents in the second quarter of 2023. The number of breaches surged by nine times compared to the previous quarter, skyrocketing from 5.6 million to an astounding 51.3 million. Nearly half of all breaches originated in North America, primarily driven by the United States, accounting for a staggering 97% of the total. In contrast, Europe ceded its position as the most susceptible region, experiencing a 56% upswing in breaches during Q2 2023. This surge culminated in a total of 28 million breaches across the continent.

India's Positive Trajectory Amid Concerns Amidst the distressing global surge in data breaches, India's trajectory seems to be taking a more positive turn. Surfshark's data breach analysis for Q2 2023 unveiled that India secured the 7th position globally with approximately 1.35 million compromised accounts. This notable improvement was accompanied by a 44% reduction in breach rates compared to the preceding quarter. However, despite this encouraging progress, India continues to be a significant player in the domain of data breaches, underscoring the persistent threat that sensitive information encounters in the digital realm.


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Insights and Expert Recommendations Drawing from her expertise, Agneska Sablovskaja, the Lead Researcher at Surfshark, stressed the critical importance of bolstering data protection protocols in response to the exponential surge in data breaches. She pointed out, "The significant rise in data breaches underscores the inadequacy of current data protection measures. Sensitive information remains vulnerable as cybercriminals persistently gain access to it in growing numbers."

Global Ranking and Density of Breaches In descending sequence, the top ten countries that encountered the highest number of data breaches during Q2 2023 were the United States, Russia, Spain, France, Turkey, Australia, India, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Brazil. Furthermore, Surfshark shed light on countries with the highest breach density, indicating the count of compromised accounts per 1,000 residents. This list encompassed the United States, Russia, Spain, Finland, Australia, Sweden, France, South Sudan, Turkey, and Denmark.

These concerning statistics underscore the urgent necessity for heightened cybersecurity measures and collaborative endeavors to protect sensitive user information within an increasingly interconnected digital landscape.


TOP 10 Most Affected Countries By Data Breaches

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. Spain

  4. France

  5. Turkey

  6. Australia

  7. India

  8. Italy

  9. United Kingdom

  10. Brazil

Source: https://www.the420.in/india-global-data-breaches-surfshark-report/


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