Security News > 2020 > June > Cyber incidents at NASA spiked 366% in 2019

While the agency experienced 1,468 incidents, its budget was decreased last year, according to a report by Atlas VPN. There were 1,468 cyber incidents at NASA in 2019-an increase of a staggering 366%, according to data extracted and analyzed by Atlas VPN, which released the findings in a new report.

Cyber incidents at NASA can affect national security, intellectual property, and individuals whose data could be lost due to data breaches.

SEE: VPN: Picking a provider and troubleshooting tipsIn 2018, NASA experienced only 315 cyber incidents, according to Atlas VPN. Incidents caused by improper usage increased the most, from 180 in 2018 to 1,329 in 2019, representing a 638% growth per year, the company said.

"The fact that NASA had the biggest increase in cyber incidents might lead to the conclusion that the decrease in the cybersecurity budget had a direct negative impact."

Even though the number of cyber incidents increased the most at NASA, according to the US Senate, many other federal agencies are inadequately protected, the company said.

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