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

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report from Egnyte has shed light on a disturbing trend in cybersecurity: nearly one-third of Americans have been hacked without realizing it for months. The alarming statistic highlights the growing concern of cyber threats and their devastating impact on individuals and businesses.

The Egnyte report, "Hacked and Exposed: What Business Leaders Need to Know About Cyber Threats," is based on a comprehensive survey of 1,301 U.S. heads of household. The findings reveal the extent of cyberattacks on Americans' financial accounts, leading to significant monetary damages.

Cybercriminals are leveraging increasingly sophisticated tactics to exploit vulnerabilities, including phishing emails and weak passwords. "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," said Kris Lahiri, chief security officer and co-founder at Egnyte. "It is imperative that individuals evaluate their digital presence from a security perspective on their personal and professional accounts."

Mr. Lahiri emphasized the importance of strengthening and diversifying passwords as a simple yet effective measure to reduce or eliminate the risk of a successful cyberattack. By taking this step, individuals can significantly improve their online security.

The report also identified professions that are more likely to fall victim to a cyberattack. "The work location statistics will surprise many people since it's easy to assume that an organization's facility would offer the highest level of security protection," said Neil Jones, cybersecurity evangelist at Egnyte. "The higher vulnerability rate for on-site workers is likely the result of companies with dispersed workforces prioritizing cybersecurity training, network security, and access control more aggressively than those whose workforce is exclusively on-site."

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