A further 44% of respondents knew people who have been victims of attacks - only 12% said they, or anyone they knew, had no experience of cyber attacks.
In a separate poll, Intelliflo found that four out of five (82%) consumers said they would fire their adviser if it became public that the adviser had been hacked.
Intelliflo believes there needs to be more awareness about how risky unsupported browsers can be. Analysis of its users found that around 10% currently use unsupported browsers or operating systems.
To help inform advisers about cyber security, Intelliflo has joined up with NCC Group to launch a free cyber security helpline for iO users which will be live in June. Financial advisers who have any queries relating to their security arrangements, or who believe that they have been attacked, will be able to utilise the helpline free of charge.
Intelliflo is also providing a free interactive cyber security eLearning course for iO clients.
Nick Eatock, Executive Chairman of Intelliflo, said: “The findings are a shocking testament to how common cyber attacks have become and highlights how crucial it is that advisers ensure they are using software for clients that is designed to protect data from malicious attack. When you take into consideration that, under the General Data Protection Regulation, all firms will have to report breaches that are likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals within 72 hours, breaches will become publicly available. In some cases you will be required to inform the individuals who have been affected by the breach.”
Ben Jepson, Director for Risk Management at NCC Group, added: "Threat actors are using increasingly sophisticated techniques and with just 12 months to go until GDPR is enforced, it is vital that organisations in all sectors take cyber security seriously in order to mitigate risk.
“The Information Commissioner's Office can currently fine organisations up to £500,000, but this is going to rise to a maximum of €20 million or 4% of a company's global turnover in May 2018.”
