UK: experiences of device hacking-related extortion by frequency 2019

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This statistic displays the findings of a survey on the frequency of experiences of device hacking-related extortion in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 2019. During the survey period, it was found that five percent of respondents reported that they experienced such situations once.

How often have you experienced or been a victim of being asked for payment in return for getting back control of your device?

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Release date

January 2020

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

October 2019 to November 2019

Number of respondents

1,040 respondents

Age group

15 years and older

Special properties

Internet users.

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

The original survey question was phrased as follows:
"In the last three years, how often have you personally experienced or been a victim of each of the following situations? Being asked for payment in return for getting back control of your device."

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