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The rise of cybercrime

Technology lets us work from home and access our work life from an office or on the road. It also gives cybercriminals a doorway to the online you, and your personal and sensitive information.

Types of Cybercrime

Identity theft
Viruses, malware, worms, trojans
Criminal insiders
Theft or take-over of data-bearing devices
Web-based attacks

Phishing scams
Ransomware or social engineering
Cyberbullying
Hacking into smart devices
Breach of privacy

Survey Insights

Survey shows Americans aren't acting despite increased cyber risk.

Even though COVID-19 increased our awareness of cyber risks, people still aren’t doing much to protect themselves.

68%

of individuals report becoming "somwhat" or "much" more concerned about a cyber breach in the past year

12%

of Americans purchased a personal cyber insurance policy in the past year to protect themselves from cyber exposures

Survey Insights

More people are working remotely, which means businesses need to instill cyber security best practices now.

45%

of survey respondents chose to relocate to work at a remote location – potentially using unsecure or public networks or out-of-date software.

71%

of Americans prefer to work remotely most or all of the time.

Survey Insights

Americans are concerned about transparency over vaccinations, but not other types of medical data.

57%

are concerned about sharing their vaccination status with others.

Only 24%

are concerned about the cyber vulnerability of their medical records, which can include financial information, medical history and Social Security numbers.

To learn more about evolving cyber risks and consumer's reactions and behaviors, click the links below:

2021 Survey Executive Summary - COVID-19 & Life Online: American's Evolving Cyber Risks

Special Supplement - Medical Data Vulnerabilities Go Unnoticed By Americans

Did you know?

Cybercrime is everywhere.

Cybercrime is up 600% due to COVID-19.

With malicious actors posing as the World Health Organization or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you need to be vigilant about what you click or who you believe.

Source: Purplesec

2020 saw nearly 70% increase in hate speech between kids and teens online.

As COVID-19 cases and deaths increased, so did cyberbullying and harassment. You can help by monitoring your kids' cell phone and online activities.

Source: Light.com

96% of phishing attacks arrive by email.

Never click on an unexpected or unfamiliar email link or attachment.

Source: Tessian

1.4M people reported identity theft in 2020, double that of 2019, according to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Protect yourself from the growing threat and cost of identity theft.

Source: welivesecurity

Malware threats attacking Android cell phones increased by 263% last year.

It's just as important to protect your mobile device as it is your computer.

Source: HelpNetSecurity

75B IoT devices are expected to be connected to the web by 2025.

Protect all of your Internet of Things (IoT) smart home devices by updating software and changing the passwords regularly.

Source: Security Today

60% of small businesses that are victims of cyberattack go out of business within 6 months.

If you run a small business, you need commercial cyber insurance.

Source: Fundera

There are 4.3 billion social media accounts today, representing 55.1% of the global population.

More people mean greater risk. Be careful what actions you take on social media.

Source: Datareportal

Protect yourself at home or at work

You’ve worked hard for your success. Don’t let a cybercriminal take your money, your identity, or disrupt your home or business. You can help stop cybercrime before it happens and prepare for the consequences if it does.

The following tools and coverages may help.

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What to do if you're hacked

At Chubb, we look for ways to say yes® across every step of your experience, so you’re made whole quickly and on your terms. That means, we have the resources you need if you or your business are hacked, your identity is stolen, your child is cyberbullied, or you’re a victim of another type of cybercrime.

Take action fast

Online You, Protected

Survey shows Americans aren't acting despite increased cyber risk.

More people are working remotely, which means businesses need to instill cyber security best practices now.

Americans are concerned about transparency over vaccinations, but not other types of medical data.

To learn more about evolving cyber risks and consumer's reactions and behaviors, click the links below:

Cybercrime is everywhere.

Cybercrime is up 600% due to COVID-19.

2020 saw nearly 70% increase in hate speech between kids and teens online.

96% of phishing attacks arrive by email.

1.4M people reported identity theft in 2020, double that of 2019, according to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Malware threats attacking Android cell phones increased by 263% last year.

75B IoT devices are expected to be connected to the web by 2025.

60% of small businesses that are victims of cyberattack go out of business within 6 months.

There are 4.3 billion social media accounts today, representing 55.1% of the global population.

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