Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report 2023

Keypoints

• The reports typically include sections on global cybercrime statistics, survey methodology, types of cyber threats, and user attitudes toward security practices.
• In 2022, over 463 million adults experienced cybercrime, with victims spending more than 3.5 billion hours resolving these issues, highlighting the extensive time and financial costs involved.
• Common cyber threats include malicious software, data breaches, phishing scams, and unauthorized access to personal accounts, with more than 40% of adults falling victim to scams like mobile/SMS scams and phishing attempts.
• Approximately 47.5 million adults experienced identity theft globally in 2022, resulting in significant financial and emotional impacts, and most victims learned of theft themselves rather than via external alerts.
• The report underscores a widespread lack of awareness about online privacy protection measures, with many adults unsure how to detect or prevent identity theft and unaware of dark web vulnerabilities.
• User attitudes indicate a high perception of vulnerability, with more than two-thirds feeling at increased risk, yet many still believe their current protective steps are sufficient despite evident knowledge gaps.
• Despite the concern, there remains a significant portion of individuals unfamiliar with cybersecurity solutions like dark web monitoring or anti-tracking software, signaling a need for enhanced education and awareness initiatives.