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Oh Behave! The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviors Report 2024

Each year, the National Cybersecurity Alliance releases research to better understand the public’s security behavior and to act as a call to action for better secure habits online.

The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviors Report 2024
The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviors Report 2024
The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviors Report 2024

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What is Oh Behave!? 

Oh Behave! is our annual report examining global cybersecurity attitudes, behaviors, and trends. Conducted in partnership with CybSafe, the 2024 report surveyed over 6,500 individuals across the United States, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, India, and New Zealand to explore how people approach online security, their concerns, and where gaps remain. 

Why it matters 

Every year, the Oh Behave! report underscores the evolving cybersecurity landscape, highlighting the growing impact of AI, rising cyber threats, and the urgent need for better education and protection strategies. As cybersecurity risks become more complex, individuals, businesses, and policymakers must work together to build a safer digital world

Key insights from the 2024 report 

Growing concern about AI 

  • 65% of respondents worry about AI-driven cyber threats. 

  • Despite this, 55% of AI users have received no training on security and privacy risks. 

Cybercrime is rising 

  • 35% of respondents reported being victims of cybercrime—an 8% increase from 2023. 

  • Phishing remains the top threat (44% of cases), though slightly declining. 

  • Cyberbullying has increased, affecting 18% of participants

Cybersecurity training access is declining 

  • 56% of people lack access to cybersecurity training, down 8% from last year

  • Despite this, 33% now use training, a 7% increase year-over-year. 

  • 83% of those who receive training find it useful, with most training occurring at work (66%)

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