{"id":5706,"date":"2021-05-04T11:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T09:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.retarus.com\/blog\/us\/alarming-cybersecurity-statistics-for-2021-and-the-future"},"modified":"2024-05-07T18:54:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T16:54:47","slug":"alarming-cybersecurity-statistics-for-2021-and-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.retarus.com\/blog\/us\/alarming-cybersecurity-statistics-for-2021-and-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Alarming Cybersecurity Statistics for 2021 and the Future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
2020 posed a whole variety of unprecedented challenges for companies and individuals alike. In the face of a global pandemic, forest fires, and political unrest, it is easy to forget a major albeit less “tangible” danger: 2020 was a record-breaking year for data lost due to breaches as well as the sheer numbers of cyber-attacks – and 2021 is already outstripping its predecessor. Here we present the most alarming cybersecurity statistics and also take a look at the challenges and implications for companies in the years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite all the warnings and high-profile breaches, the state of readiness for most companies when it comes to cybersecurity is abysmal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every minute, $2,900,000 is lost to cybercrime.<\/p>Forbes<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Cost of data breaches have been consistently rising in recent years. The new vulnerabilities that emerged from shifting to a remote workforce greatly expanded the opportunities for cyber-attacks and added many weak spots for hackers to exploit. Also, automated attacks by hackers and the ability to convert cryptocurrencies via ransomware have added to the cost of cybercrime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides the numbers of attacks having grown significantly over the past few years, the sophistication of those threats has also increased dramatically. This is due to the application of emerging technologies such as machine learning \/ AI, as well as the greater tactical cooperation among hacker groups and state actors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2020, malware increased by 358% overall and ransomware increased by 435% as compared to 2019.<\/p>Forbes<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Phishing still ranks as the \u201cgo to\u201d by most hackers because it is easy to do and often successful. Cyber criminals are quick to find ways to get around strengthened security. The malware just keeps on coming:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 94% of all malware is delivered via email.<\/p>CSO<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n With those potential losses looming, enterprises are realizing they have to spend money to protect themselves and are planning their budgets accordingly. But a lot remains to be done:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 40% of IT leaders state that cybersecurity job positions are the most difficult to fill.<\/p>CSO<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Cybersecurity statistics can point to gaps, growing threats, and alert us to trends. The challenge is adapting the data into a functional and agile risk management strategy to be able to better protect ourselves. The need for better cyber-hygiene and data loss prevention is evident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The alarming cybersecurity statistics for 2021 and beyond are a call to action for all company leaders around the world to take risk management more seriously. Considering the prevailing lack of qualified cyber workers, the limited knowledge of the magnitude of threats out there, as well as the unawareness of viable and trustworthy solutions, this may seem easier said than done. But it doesn\u2019t have to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Retarus is an IT and communications firm based in Munich, Germany. We offer a broad variety of affordable, secure, and reliable cybersecurity services such as our cloud solutions for fax, email, and SMS via our Communications Platform<\/a>, our Secure Email Platform<\/a> for business email, as well as our Business Integration Platform for Managed EDI Services <\/a>and E-Procurement<\/a>. We are experts at detecting malware and other threats \u2013 all while working entirely GDPR-compliant. With Retarus, your data remains available, intact, and confidential \u2013 anytime, anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Forbes: Alarming Cybersecurity Stats<\/em><\/a>: What You Need To Know For 2021<\/em> by Chuck Brooks<\/p>\n\n\n\n CSO: Top cybersecurity facts, figures and statistics<\/em><\/a> by Josh Fruhlinger<\/p>\n\n\n\n Comparitech: 300+ Terrifying Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Statistics & Trends<\/em><\/a> by Andra Zaharia<\/p>\n\n\n\n IBM Security: Cost of a Data Breach Report 2020<\/em><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Verizon: Data Breach Investigations Report 2020<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPoor State of Cybersecurity Readiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cost of Cybersecurity Breaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
More, and More Harmful Cyber-Attacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Types of Cyber Threats: Malware, Phishing, Ransomware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Severe Lack of Cybersecurity Measures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Takeaway: Act Now or Risk Data Loss and Security Breaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Retarus can Help to Protect Your Business Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n