BSI Study: High Cybercrime Prevalence in Germany (heise.de)

• 68% of Germans affected by cybercrime
• Phishing most common attack (42%)
• Average loss of €250 per incident
• Trust in online services drops after attacks
• 45% underestimate personal risk

"A recent BSI study reveals that a majority of Germans have been victims of cybercrime, mainly through phishing and fraud. Financial losses are significant, and trust in online services declines. Many still underestimate the risk and believe they are immune."