Cyber attacks on banks skyrocket by 91% in just four years

Recent data from Stocklytics.com reveals a staggering 91% rise in cyber attacks on banks over the past four years.

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The surge in attacks highlights the gaps in cybersecurity protocols and raises questions on whether people can trust financial firms for asset security.

The site’s financial analyst, Edith Reads, comments:

Cyber attacks are a key operational risk that could threaten financial institutions’ operational resilience and adversely affect overall macro-financial stability. The increasing reliance on digital platforms for financial transactions has expanded the attack surface for cybercriminals.

In 2021, only 34% of financial institutions reported a global ransomware attack on their system. Since then, the number of affected banks has augmented perilously, with about 65% of financial institutions citing attacks in 2024.

The full story and statistics can be found here: Cyber Attacks on Banks Skyrocket by 91% in Just Four Years

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