Press Release: Online threats: survey shows impact of cybercrime

Internet users in the EU are very concerned about cyber-security, according to a Eurobarometer survey published on 22 November 2013. 76% agree that the risk of becoming a victim of cybercrime has increased in the past year, more than in a similar study from 2012. 12% of Internet users have already had their social media or email account hacked.

ESO: Background information: Cyber security in the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/cyber-security-in-the-european-union/

European Commission: Public Opinion: Special Eurobarometer 404: Cyber security http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/ebs/ebs_404_en.pdf

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