23. TYPES OF PERSON AND AGE GROUPS THE HACKER LOOKS FOR AND WHY

 

TYPES OF PERSON AND AGE GROUPS THE HACKER LOOKS FOR AND WHY
Young Adults (Under 25):	Young adults are most vulnerable to fraud attacks. They often have a high level of online activity and may not be fully aware of the risks associated with sharing information online.
Adults Over 75:	This age group is the second most vulnerable and loses the most money. They may not be as familiar with technology and may be more trusting of fraudulent communications
Millennials (25-40):	Nearly one-third (32%) of Millennials have reported a cyber-crime.
Generation X (41-56):	Some 43% of Gen X have reported a cyber-crime.
Baby Boomers (57-75):	Baby Boomers are the most likely to report cyber-crime, with 64% of them having done so.
Children:	Children are often targeted because they may not fully understand the risks of sharing information online.
High-Income Earners:	High-income earners are often targeted because they have more to lose
The Elderly:	The elderly are often targeted because they may not be as familiar with technology and may be more trusting of fraudulent communications
Healthcare Industry Professionals:	The healthcare industry has been especially susceptible to being targeted by attackers. This is because healthcare organizations have access to many people’s personal data.
Government Employees:	Confidential information, such as social security numbers, cause government organizations to fall victim to hackers.
Nonprofit Workers:	Nonprofits possess financial data from donors and fundraising efforts, making them ideal targets for cyberattacks.
Finance Industry Professionals:	Institutions like banks and insurance companies are common targets for extortion and theft due to their access to significant amounts of money.
Energy Company Employees:	Energy companies have not kept up with the pace of other industries against malicious hackers, making them targets for hackers
Remote Workers:	With the rise of remote work due to the pandemic, employees working from home have become targets. They may not have the same security measures in place as they would in an office setting.
Students:	Students, particularly those in higher education, can be targets. They may have access to university systems and databases, and they often use unsecured networks which can be exploited by hackers.
Remember, anyone can be a target of social engineering attacks. It’s important to stay informed and vigilant to protect yourself and your information.