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Threat Intelligence & APT The Record 1 month ago

UK account-hack losses surge as new reporting system exposes hidden cases

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CyberNew Threat Research Desk
• Original Reporting: The Record
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"Image: Brandon Wong via Unsplash UK account-hack losses surge as new reporting system exposes hidden cases Reported losses tied to hacked email, social media and other online accounts in Britain rose 417% over the last financial year, although police say much of the jump reflects changes in how incidents are reported rather than a sudden fivefold increase in attacks. In its first annual..."

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UK account-hack losses surge as new reporting system exposes hidden cases

Reported losses tied to hacked email, social media and other online accounts in Britain rose 417% over the last financial year, although police say much of the jump reflects changes in how incidents are reported rather than a sudden fivefold increase in attacks.

In its first annual assessment, published Friday, the City of London Police said victims reported losing £6.3 million ($8.5 million) to account hacks in the year ending March 31, up from £1.2 million ($1.6 million) a year earlier. The number of victims reporting a financial loss rose from 226 to 2,325, an increase of 929%.

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