Every tenth Russian faced cybercriminals in 2023 – Bank of Russia


Every tenth Russian respondent experienced cybercrime, with losses not exceeding 20,000 rubles (around $220), according to the published results of a survey conducted by the Bank of Russia in 2023. “Last year, there were more people who faced cybercriminals, with every tenth person becoming a victim.

Typically, the loss was less than 20,000 rubles. Victims usually provided the scammers with card information and codes via SMS, or sent them money themselves. About a third of the victims of fraud, including money theft, filed a complaint with their bank,” the regulator said.

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Source: TASS News