The Most Significant Cyber Attacks from 2006-2020, by Country
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The Briefing
- From 2006 to 2020, the U.S. experienced 156 significant cyber attacks—more than the UK, India, and Germany combined
- A “significant” cyber attack refers to a hack into a country’s government agency, a defense or high-tech company, or a crime with losses of more than $1M
Significant Cyber Attacks from 2006-2020, by Country
Committing a cyber crime can have serious consequences. In the U.S., a cyber criminal can receive up to 20 years in prison for hacking into a government institution if it compromises national security.
Yet, despite the consequences, cyber criminals continue to wreak havoc across the globe. But some countries seem to be targeted more than others.
Using data from Specops Software, this graphic looks at the countries that have experienced the most significant cyber attacks over the last two decades.
| Rank | Country / Region | Number of Significant Cyber Attacks (2006-2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | 156 |
| 2 |  United Kingdom | 47 |
| 3 |  India | 23 |
| 4 |  Germany | 21 |
| 5 |  South Korea | 18 |
| 6 |  Australia | 16 |
| 7 |  Ukraine | 16 |
| 8 |  China | 15 |
| 9 |  Iran | 15 |
| 10 |  (Read more...) |