In terms of protection measures, the survey found that 24% of respondents currently own cryptocurrency or other crypto assets, and on average, respondents said the last time they checked on their crypto investments was six weeks ago. Furthermore, nearly half (47%) of respondents aged 18-24 said they have had cryptocurrency or a crypto asset stolen, while just 8% of respondents aged 55+ said the same.

Noting significant age differences in crypto ownership and theft, 36% of respondents aged 25-44 said that they own cryptocurrency or crypto assets, compared to just 10% of respondents aged 55+. Kaspersky Value of theft (Courtesy: Kaspersky)Īdditionally, a third of respondents have fallen victim to a fraudulent crypto-related website or investment scam, with 19% experiencing identity theft and 27% having payment details stolen and money taken from their bank account, the survey found. The survey released by the security firm found that a third of respondents have had their crypto assets stolen, with the average value of the theft being $97,583. A third of Americans who own or have owned cryptocurrency have fallen victim to scams and theft, according to a recent survey by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.