As we move on to the next phase of digitalization, the world will become even more dependent on technology.

1. MOST NOTICEABLE FACTS ABOUT
CYBER SECURITY
CYBERROOT RISK ADVISORY

2. As we move on to the next phase of digitalization, the world
will become even more dependent on technology.
Let's check out some interesting facts.

3. We all are aware of how much our data is essential to
our business and day-to-day life. Research shows that,
on average, one in every 39 seconds, a device is
affected due to cyberattacks.
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4. Small businesses being a crucial aspect of the global
economy, it isn't surprising that 43% of cyber attacks
target them. Resultantly the average cost incurred by
small and medium-sized businesses worldwide is $3.9
million. This amount is usually ruinous to a company's
finances and image. Since there is substantially more
risk for public corporations, a publicly listed company's
average data breach cost goes up to $116 million.
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5. As far as online data is concerned, almost 7 million
records do get compromised daily. It means that 80
papers are lost or stolen every second, implying that
over 2.55 billion records are exposed yearly due to
data breaches.
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6. Due to the rise in digital transactions activity, fraud
organizations started acting rapidly. As a result, 26.5%
of transactions were fraudulent.
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7. Internet security data showed high-risk applications on
1 in 36 mobile devices. Mobile apps—and their
chances—are inevitable. Mobile applications are
unavoidable as most individuals utilize mobile devices
for personal or commercial needs. It makes malware
catch probable. Thus, mobile apps must be secured.
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8. Spam campaigns connect 60% of harmful sites.
According to cybersecurity data, Malvertising efforts
accounted for 20% of malicious sites. Some of these
campaigns promote ransomware kits. Moreover,
malvertising campaigns use domain-related methods
(i.e., domain shadowing).
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