Egnyte Report Reveals 28% of Americans Go Months Without Realizing They’ve Been Hacked

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The report also identified those professions most likely to fall victim to a cyberattack.41% of architecture professionals reported financial hacks, making them the most vulnerable profession surveyed.36% of banking and financial services professionals experienced financial hacks, underscoring the critical need for robust cybersecurity in the sector.

"This report highlights not only the prevalence of cyberhacks in today’s world, but the concerning fact that many people don’t realize they’ve been hacked for a significant period of time which could enable hackers to compromise multiple accounts,” said Kris Lahiri, chief security officer and co-founder at Egnyte.

Of those hacked, 32% said they share excessive personal information on public social media platforms, which can often help hackers identify password options.68% of hacking victims reuse their passwords across multiple sites: Most of them reuse their passwords across multiple accounts, including personal and professional accounts.

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Author / Journalist: Egnyte, Inc

Category: Technology

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Topics: Security Content Business Including Accounts Cybersecurity Egnyte Americans Report Hacked Been

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Published On: 2025-03-18 @ 17:00:00 (19 hours ago)

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