# Global rise in cybercrime and digital threats > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-rise-in-cybercrime-and-digital-threats > Updated: 2026-08-16T07:30:13.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Global digital threats, including scams and account breaches, have shown a significant increase. In Germany, a study by the Federal Office for Information Security and the police indicated that approximately 22 percent of people were victims of internet crime in 2025, leading to discussions regarding the necessity of specialized cyber insurance. Broader cybersecurity reports indicate that online fraud losses reached nearly $500 million USD in 2025. Data shows that 14% of surveyed individuals fell victim to scams in the previous year, with younger generations being twice as likely to be targeted. Account compromises have also reached a massive scale, with approximately 102 million accounts breached globally between April and June 2026. The United States recorded the highest number of compromised accounts at 29.8 million. Europe has emerged as a high-risk region, with the number of breaches surpassing North America. In Southern Europe, Italy holds the highest number of compromised accounts since 2004, totaling 345.9 million accounts. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Cybersecurity reports reveal rising global scams and account breaches Global cybersecurity reports show rising digital threats, with $500 million lost to scams in 2025 and 102 million accounts breached worldwide between April and June 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cybersecurity-reports-reveal-rising-global-scams-and-account-breaches ### 2026-08-10: Cyber insurance guidance for rising digital crime With 22% of people in Germany falling victim to cybercrime in 2025, experts advise checking existing liability and household insurance before purchasing specialized cyber insurance. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyber-insurance-guidance-for-rising-digital-crime --- Cite as: Global rise in cybercrime and digital threats. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-rise-in-cybercrime-and-digital-threats