This month in data

Keep up with the up-and-coming cybersecurity trends, useful statistics, and insights. In these monthly updates, our team of experts strives to keep you informed about the cybersecurity landscape. Let us help you stay in the know.

May 12, 2026

World Password Day: Your password could be cracked in seconds

For years, cybersecurity experts have urged us to ditch simple passwords, yet the data shows that most passwords are still not strong enough. Explore the latest data on password security.

A picture of the current month’s NordVPN Research Lab’s cybercrime statistics.

May 12, 2026

World Password Day: Your password could be cracked in seconds

For years, cybersecurity experts have urged us to ditch simple passwords, yet the data shows that most passwords are still not strong enough. Explore the latest data on password security.

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A bar chart of current month’s NordVPN Research Lab’s cybercrime statistics.

April 15, 2026

Tax season: A playground for identity thieves?

Tax filing season is often a time of stress and paperwork, but for cybercriminals, it’s one of the most profitable times of the year. Discover the latest statistics on tax-related fraud.

Mar 6, 2026

The cost of heartbreak: Americans lost over a billion dollars to romance scams in 2025

As the world celebrates Valentine’s Day, love is in the air — and criminals are once again getting ready to tug at your heartstrings with romance scams.

February 15, 2026

Malicious shopping and delivery websites target consumers during the discount season

NordVPN’s Threat Protection Pro™ data shows a sharp rise in cyberattacks targeting holiday shoppers, with a 250% jump in fake shopping websites and an 86% increase in malicious postal service sites.