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These Are the Countries Most (and Least) Prepared for Cyber Attacks

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7 years ago

March 21, 2017

Jeff Desjardins

The stakes couldn’t be any higher in the global cybersecurity arena.

From Russia’s alleged role in the DNC hacks to this month’s revealing Vault 7 leak of nearly 9,000 CIA documents, it should now be clear that keeping data safe is of paramount importance for any organization. Leaks and hacks are causing irreparable damage across the board – and it is now more essential than ever before for individuals, organizations, and countries to be aware of common cybersecurity threats and how to prevent them.

Is Your Country Prepared for Cyber Attacks?

Today’s infographic comes to us from CompariTech, and it breaks down the countries most prepared for cyber attacks, as well as those that are the most susceptible targets for cyber criminals.

These Are the Countries Most (and Least) Prepared for Cyber Attacks

Perhaps the most interesting takeaway is that although the United States ranks high in terms of preparedness, it is also the number one target for web application attacks and cyber espionage. Further, the U.S. is the second-most targeted country in terms of DDoS (Denial of Service) attacks behind China.

With the average cost of a cyber attack in the U.S. sitting at a hefty $17.4 million, organizations and government departments can’t afford to run the risk of any type of information breach. This means that companies and organizations of practically any size should think about what they can do to beef up security, as long as mitigating these risks will outweigh the costs.

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Countries With the Highest Rates of Crypto Ownership

While the U.S. is a major market for cryptocurrencies, two countries surpass it in terms of their rates of crypto ownership.

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1 day ago

May 7, 2024

Marcus Lu

Countries With the Highest Rates of Crypto Ownership

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This graphic ranks the top 10 countries by their rate of cryptocurrency ownership, which is the percentage of the population that owns crypto. These figures come from crypto payment gateway, Triple-A, and are as of 2023.

Data and Highlights

The table below lists the rates of crypto ownership in the top 10 countries, as well as the number of people this amounts to.

Country	% of Population Who Own Crypto	# of Crypto Owners
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	30.4	3M
🇻🇳 Vietnam	21.2	21M
🇺🇸 U.S.	15.6	53M
🇮🇷 Iran	13.5	12M
🇵🇭 Philippines	13.4	16M
🇧🇷 Brazil	12	26M
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	11.4	4M
🇸🇬 Singapore	11.1	665K
🇺🇦 Ukraine	10.6	4M
🇻🇪 Venezuela	10.3	3M

Note that if we were to rank countries based on their actual number of crypto owners, India would rank first at 93 million people, China would rank second at 59 million people, and the U.S. would rank third at 52 million people.

The UAE Takes the Top Spot

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) boasts the highest rates of crypto ownership globally. The country’s government is considered to be very crypto friendly, as described in Henley & Partners’ Crypto Wealth Report 2023:

In the UAE, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA-ADGM) was the first to provide rules and regulations regarding cryptocurrency purchasing and selling. The Emirates are generally very open to new technologies and have proposed zero taxes for crypto owners and businesses.

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia

According to the Crypto Council for Innovation, cryptocurrency holdings in Vietnam are also untaxed, making them an attractive asset.

Another reason for Vietnam’s high rates of ownership could be its large unbanked population (people without access to financial services). Cryptocurrencies may provide an alternative means of accessing these services without relying on traditional banks.

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If you enjoyed this post, be sure to check out The World’s Largest Corporate Holders of Bitcoin, which ranks the top 12 publicly traded companies by their Bitcoin holdings.