56% of organizations faced a ransomware attack, many paid the ransom - Help Net Security

56% of organizations faced a ransomware attack, many paid the ransom - Help Net Security

There’s a continued proliferation of ransomware, heightened concerns around nation-state actors, and the need for acceleration of both digital and security transformation, a CrowdStrike survey reveals.



Proliferation of ransomware leads to more frequent payouts, costing millions


Survey data indicates ransomware attacks have proven to be especially effective, as 56% of organizations surveyed have suffered a ransomware attack in the last year. The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed increasing concerns around ransomware attacks, with many organizations resorting to paying the ransom.


The global attitude shifts from a question of if an organization will experience a ransomware attack to a matter of when an organization will inevitably pay a ransom. Notable findings include:


Concern around ransomware attacks continues to increase, with the stark increase in this year’s find ..

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