Nearly Half of Ransomware Victims Who Pay Ransom Can’t Recover Data

Nearly Half of Ransomware Victims Who Pay Ransom Can’t Recover Data

Ransomware attacks often fail to fully restore data even when victims pay a ransom, with 41% still needing to rebuild systems. IoT vulnerabilities, supply chain issues, and cloud servers are prevalent attack vectors, while larger and nonprofit organizations face more frequent cyberattacks. #HiscoxCyberReadiness #RansomwareRecovery #IoTVulnerabilities

Keypoints

  • Paying ransoms is only partially effective, with 41% of victims still needing to rebuild systems.
  • IoT devices are the most common entry point for cyberattacks, accounting for 33% of initial breaches.
  • Larger organizations and nonprofits tend to experience more frequent and multiple cyberattacks annually.
  • Only 83% of companies reported improved cyber resilience despite ongoing threats.
  • Most organizations agree that ransom payments should be disclosed by law, but some oppose mandatory reporting for private companies.

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