When we surf the net we can come across many security threats that steal our passwords or infect systems. Hackers use different strategies for this. However, the truth is that it does not affect all users equally, nor all systems, nor even all countries. In this article we are going to talk about which are the nations where there are more cyber attacks. And yes, Spain is among the most affected countries.
Countries with the most security attacks
We echo a report they have made from Surfshark. There they analyze cyber attacks during the last year at a global level. Shows the big differences between different nations and continents. They analyze both security breaches in email accounts and general computer security attacks.
In general terms, we can say that North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand are the countries and territories most affected by cyber attacks on the network. However, within the same geographical region we can find notable differences between one country and another.
On the other side of the coin, Africa and Asia, except for certain countries, are the territories where there have been fewer cyber attacks. However, some countries stand out where these problems exceed the average, such as South Africa, Egypt, Indonesia or Thailand.
If we see the top 10 most affected countries by cybercrime, we see that there are several nations around us. The number 1 is the United Kingdom, the United States is the second country in terms of proportion and the podium is closed by Canada. But we find other nations around us such as Belgium, France or Germany.
Although Spain does not appear in the top 10, it is one of the nations where there have been more computer attacks. This inevitably affects us all in one way or another. That is why you have to take measures to browse the Internet safely and not have problems.
Tips for safe browsing
So what can we do to be protected? Something essential is always protect our accounts and records with a good password. It is important that this key is unique, that it contains letters (both upper and lower case), numbers and other special symbols. In addition, whenever possible, it is advisable to activate two-step authentication.
It is also very important to have always up-to-date systems and devices. It is essential to install any patches that are available to correct vulnerabilities. Sometimes hackers launch attacks that take advantage of precisely these bugs and can put our privacy at risk.
In addition, the common sense must be present at all times. We have seen that Spain is one of the countries where there are more computer security attacks, therefore it is essential to avoid making mistakes. For example, you should never open a link that comes to you by mail without really knowing who is behind it or download an application without knowing if it is official. These errors are the ones that can significantly affect computer security. It is important to register on the network safely and thus preserve our data.
