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 |  Saudi Arabia |
15 |
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The U.S. comes in first place, with 156 recorded cyber attacks. That’s an average of 11 significant attacks per year, which is more than Russia’s had in 14 years.