Report: Hackers Stole $172B Globally In 2017

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Hackers got away with more than $172 billion from people around the world last year alone.

Norton Cyber Security says the most common cybercrime involved information theft from a device using a virus.

It found 44 percent of consumers were affected in the last year and the average victim lost about $142.

To read their full report, visit this link.