Cyber crime and UK consumers - Statistics & Facts
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- Share of internet users concerned about security/fraud
- 35%
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Leading concerns over negative online activity among internet users in the UK 2019
- Share that agree that the risk of becoming a victim of cyber crime is increasing
- 84%
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Perceptions about the development of cybercrime risks in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
- Share that have discovered a malicious software on their device at least once in the last year
- 20%
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Frequency of discovering malicious software on devices in the UK 2019
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Intro: cyber security industry in the UK
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- Premium Statistic Number of cybersecurity professionals worldwide 2022, by country
- Premium Statistic Estimated revenue of the cyber security sector in the UK 2017-2022
- Premium Statistic Estimated gross value added (GVA) of the cyber security sector in the UK 2017-2022
- Premium Statistic Share of registered cyber security firms in the UK in 2022, by type of service
Intro: cyber security industry in the UK
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Number of cybersecurity professionals worldwide 2022, by country
Number of cybersecurity professionals worldwide 2022, by country
Size of cybersecurity workforce worldwide in 2022, by country
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Estimated revenue of the cyber security sector in the UK 2017-2022
Estimated revenue of the cyber security sector in the UK 2017-2022
Estimated revenue of the cyber security sector in the United Kingdom from 2017 to 2022 (in billion GBP)
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Estimated gross value added (GVA) of the cyber security sector in the UK 2017-2022
Estimated gross value added (GVA) of the cyber security sector in the UK 2017-2022
Estimated gross value added (GVA) of the cyber security sector in the United Kingdom from 2017 to 2022 (in billion GBP)
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Share of registered cyber security firms in the UK in 2022, by type of service
Share of registered cyber security firms in the UK in 2022, by type of service
Distribution of registered cyber security firms in the United Kingdom in 2022, by service classification*
Consumer concerns
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- Premium Statistic Leading concerns over negative online activity among internet users in the UK 2019
- Premium Statistic Perceptions about the development of cybercrime risks in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
- Premium Statistic Level of concern over possible online identity theft in the UK 2019
- Premium Statistic Level of concern over possible data fraud attempts in the UK 2019
- Premium Statistic Level of concern over online shopping fraud in the UK 2019
- Premium Statistic Level of concern over denied access to online services in the UK 2019
- Premium Statistic Level of concern over the hacking of social media or email accounts in the UK 2019
- Basic Statistic Concerns regarding the protection of personal information in the UK 2021
Consumer concerns
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Leading concerns over negative online activity among internet users in the UK 2019
Leading concerns over negative online activity among internet users in the UK 2019
Can you tell me if you have any concerns about what is on the internet?
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Perceptions about the development of cybercrime risks in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
Perceptions about the development of cybercrime risks in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
How much do you agree with the statement below: "You believe the risk of becoming a victim of cybercrime is increasing"?
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Level of concern over possible online identity theft in the UK 2019
Level of concern over possible online identity theft in the UK 2019
How concerned are you about being a victim of online identity theft?
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Level of concern over possible data fraud attempts in the UK 2019
Level of concern over possible data fraud attempts in the UK 2019
How concerned are you about being a victim of personal data fraud attempts via phone or email?
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Level of concern over online shopping fraud in the UK 2019
Level of concern over online shopping fraud in the UK 2019
How concerned are you about experiencing or being a victim of online shopping fraud?
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Level of concern over denied access to online services in the UK 2019
Level of concern over denied access to online services in the UK 2019
How concerned are you about not being able to access online services due to cyber attacks?
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Level of concern over the hacking of social media or email accounts in the UK 2019
Level of concern over the hacking of social media or email accounts in the UK 2019
How concerned are you about experiencing or being a victim of your social media or email account being hacked?
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Concerns regarding the protection of personal information in the UK 2021
Concerns regarding the protection of personal information in the UK 2021
Thinking about the protection of your personal information, what would you say are your concerns?
First-hand experiences of cyber crime
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- Premium Statistic Frequency of experiences of online identity theft in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
- Premium Statistic Frequency of experiences of social media or email accounts being hacked UK 2019
- Premium Statistic Frequency of discovering malicious software on devices in the UK 2019
- Premium Statistic Frequency of experiences of device hacking-related extortion in the UK 2019
- Premium Statistic Frequency of experiences of personal data fraud attempts in the UK 2019
- Premium Statistic Frequency of experiences of bank card and online banking fraud in the UK 2019
- Premium Statistic Frequency of experiences of online shopping fraud in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
First-hand experiences of cyber crime
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Frequency of experiences of online identity theft in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
Frequency of experiences of online identity theft in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
How often have you personally experienced online identity theft in the last three years?
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Frequency of experiences of social media or email accounts being hacked UK 2019
Frequency of experiences of social media or email accounts being hacked UK 2019
In the last three years, how often have you experienced or been a victim of your social media or email account being hacked?
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Frequency of discovering malicious software on devices in the UK 2019
Frequency of discovering malicious software on devices in the UK 2019
In the last three years, how often have you experienced or been a victim of the following situation: discovered a malicious software on your device?
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Frequency of experiences of device hacking-related extortion in the UK 2019
Frequency of experiences of device hacking-related extortion in the UK 2019
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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Frequency of experiences of personal data fraud attempts in the UK 2019
Frequency of experiences of personal data fraud attempts in the UK 2019
In the last three years, how often have you received fraudulent emails or phone calls asking for your personal details (including access to your computer, logins, banking or payment information)?
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Frequency of experiences of bank card and online banking fraud in the UK 2019
Frequency of experiences of bank card and online banking fraud in the UK 2019
In the last three years, how often have you experienced or been a victim of bank card or online banking fraud?
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Frequency of experiences of online shopping fraud in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
Frequency of experiences of online shopping fraud in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
In the last three years, how often have you personally experienced online fraud where goods purchased are not delivered, are counterfeit or are not as advertised?
How consumers protect themselves
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- Premium Statistic Levels of awareness of risks of cybercrime in the UK 2019
- Premium Statistic Perception of personal protection abilities against cybercrimes in the UK 2019
- Premium Statistic Ability to prevent cybercrime by antivirus software in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
- Basic Statistic Online security and safety features usage at home in the UK 2016-2021
- Basic Statistic Use of selected online security and safety features in the UK 2021
How consumers protect themselves
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Levels of awareness of risks of cybercrime in the UK 2019
Levels of awareness of risks of cybercrime in the UK 2019
How well informed do you feel about the risks of cybercrime?
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Perception of personal protection abilities against cybercrimes in the UK 2019
Perception of personal protection abilities against cybercrimes in the UK 2019
Are you able to protect yourself sufficiently against cybercrime?
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Ability to prevent cybercrime by antivirus software in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
Ability to prevent cybercrime by antivirus software in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
Are you able to protect yourself sufficiently against cybercrime, e.g. by using antivirus software?
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Online security and safety features usage at home in the UK 2016-2021
Online security and safety features usage at home in the UK 2016-2021
Usage of selected online security and safety features at home in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2016 to 2021
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Use of selected online security and safety features in the UK 2021
Use of selected online security and safety features in the UK 2021
Share of respondents who used selected online security measures in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2021
Online privacy and data security
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- Premium Statistic Share of adults who have been negatively impacted by a privacy breach UK 2021
- Premium Statistic Impact of recent breaches on willingness to share personal data in the UK 2021
- Premium Statistic Share of adults who want more control over their personal data UK 2021
- Basic Statistic Avoidance of sharing personal information online in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
- Premium Statistic Concerns over protection of personal data stored by public authorities in the UK 2019
- Premium Statistic Concerns over personal data protection by websites in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
- Premium Statistic COVID-19: Change in trust regarding the handling of personal data in the UK 2020
Online privacy and data security
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Share of adults who have been negatively impacted by a privacy breach UK 2021
Share of adults who have been negatively impacted by a privacy breach UK 2021
Have you ever been negatively impacted by a privacy breach?
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Impact of recent breaches on willingness to share personal data in the UK 2021
Impact of recent breaches on willingness to share personal data in the UK 2021
What impact have recent privacy breaches in the news impacted your willingness to share personal information?
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Share of adults who want more control over their personal data UK 2021
Share of adults who want more control over their personal data UK 2021
How important is it to you to have more control over your data and how it is shared?
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Avoidance of sharing personal information online in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
Avoidance of sharing personal information online in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
How much do you agree with the statement below: "You avoid disclosing personal information online"?
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Concerns over protection of personal data stored by public authorities in the UK 2019
Concerns over protection of personal data stored by public authorities in the UK 2019
How much do you agree with the statement below: "You are concerned that your online personal information is not kept secure by public authorities"?
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Concerns over personal data protection by websites in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
Concerns over personal data protection by websites in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019
How much do you agree with the statement below: "Your online personal information is not kept secure by websites"?
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COVID-19: Change in trust regarding the handling of personal data in the UK 2020
COVID-19: Change in trust regarding the handling of personal data in the UK 2020
Change in consumer trust since the COVID-19 lockdown regarding the storing and sharing personal information by companies in the United Kingdom (UK), in 2020
Online piracy
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- Basic Statistic Illegal digital media content consumption in the UK 2022
- Premium Statistic Legality of digital content consumption in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022
- Basic Statistic Illegal digital music consumption in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2022
- Premium Statistic Share of internet users downloading or streaming films illegally in the UK 2015-2021
- Basic Statistic Illegal digital video game consumption in the UK 2012-2022
- Basic Statistic Illegal computer software consumption in the UK 2022
Online piracy
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Illegal digital media content consumption in the UK 2022
Illegal digital media content consumption in the UK 2022
Share of users in the United Kingdom (UK) who have consumed media illegally in the last three moths from 2015 to 2022
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Legality of digital content consumption in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022
Legality of digital content consumption in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022
Legal and illegal media consumption rate in the United Kingdom as of May 2022
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Illegal digital music consumption in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2022
Illegal digital music consumption in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2022
Illegal digital music consumption in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2012-2022
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Share of internet users downloading or streaming films illegally in the UK 2015-2021
Share of internet users downloading or streaming films illegally in the UK 2015-2021
Percentage of internet users who downloaded and/or streamed films illegally in the United Kingdom from 2015 to 2021
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Illegal digital video game consumption in the UK 2012-2022
Illegal digital video game consumption in the UK 2012-2022
Illegal digital video game consumption in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2022
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Illegal computer software consumption in the UK 2022
Illegal computer software consumption in the UK 2022
Share of users in the United Kingdom who consumed computer software illegally from 2015 to 2022
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