Cyberattacks Attempted Worldwide
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(Data shown in the table is for 2025. Counter shows current estimate)
Daily Attacks
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Understanding Cyberattacks Attempted Worldwide
This counter tracks the relentless barrage of cyberattacks attempted globally every second. With over 3.4 billion phishing emails and malware attempts sent daily, the cybersecurity threat landscape has never been more intense.
Phishing attacks remain the most common vector, accounting for approximately 90% of all data breaches. Cybercriminals have become increasingly sophisticated, using AI to craft convincing messages and automate attacks at unprecedented scale.
The financial impact is staggering—cybercrime costs the global economy an estimated $10.5 trillion annually, making it more profitable than the entire illegal drug trade combined.
The Global Cybersecurity Landscape
- A new cyberattack occurs somewhere in the world every 39 seconds. Automated bot networks enable attackers to probe millions of targets simultaneously.
- Ransomware attacks have increased by 150% since 2020, with the average ransom payment now exceeding $1.5 million for enterprise targets.
- Small and medium businesses face disproportionate risk—43% of all cyberattacks target SMBs, yet only 14% are prepared to defend themselves.
- The cybersecurity skills gap continues to widen, with an estimated 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally.
Cyberattack Types by Frequency
- Phishing emails: 90%
- Malware/ransomware: 5%
- DDoS attacks: 2%
- SQL injection: 2%
- Other attacks: 1%
Industries Most Targeted
- Healthcare: 23%
- Financial services: 20%
- Government: 15%
- Education: 12%
- Retail: 10%
Data Sources and References
Methodology and Data Collection
Attack volume data is compiled from the Anti-Phishing Working Group, Fortinet Threat Intelligence, and major security vendors.
The 3.4 billion daily figure primarily represents phishing and spam-delivered malware attempts tracked across global email systems.
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbout Cyberattacks Attempted Worldwide
Approximately 3.4 billion cyberattack attempts occur daily worldwide, primarily consisting of phishing emails and malware delivery attempts. This translates to about 39,351 attacks per second.
Phishing remains the most common attack vector, accounting for approximately 90% of all data breaches. These attacks use deceptive emails and websites to trick users into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware.
Cybercrime costs the global economy an estimated $10.5 trillion annually, making it more economically impactful than the entire illegal drug trade. The average cost of a data breach exceeds $4.4 million.