
2022 was a challenging year for cybersecurity with a rise in data breaches, ransomware attacks, scams, and identity theft. 52% increase in ransomware threats, 75% surge in attacks on Linux systems, and 42 million Americans were victims of identity fraud resulting in $52 billion in losses. 2022 also saw several high-profile data breaches including Samsung, Cash App, OpenSea, and WhatsApp.