European Commission - Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology

09/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2026 04:00

Three in four EU employees faced cyber threats at work, new Eurobarometer finds

Three in four employees in the European Union encountered suspicious emails, messages or links at work, according to a new Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission today.

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The results were released as European Cybersecurity Month begins across all 27 Member States.

Phishing was the most common workplace cyber threat, with 39% of employees reporting fraudulent messages or websites designed to steal data or gain unauthorised access. Employees also reported attempts to steal personal data (18%) and passwords (16%), malware attacks (17%), and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated scams (15%).

The findings point to a gap between awareness and daily practice. While 83% said the potential consequences of cyberattacks are serious, only 48% said they could recognise an AI-generated fake video. Overall, just 18% said their organisation had experienced no cyber incident at all, as far as they are aware.

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