Ransomware is a prevalent and pervasive threat, and attacks continue to grow in sophistication and volume. The only way for organizations to protect themselves and their digital assets is to have a comprehensive security strategy that includes prevention, detection, and response measures. An effective strategy can only be built on a solid understanding of the current state of ransomware and the impact that ransomware has on businesses around the world.
We've put together a list of 14 ransomware stats to help you better understand the threat and how it's changing. From its prevalence in key market sectors to its global reach, these statistics provide a snapshot of the ransomware landscape.
14 Ransomware Statistics To Know in 2023
Ransomware Attacks Are On The Rise
- Approximately 37% of global organizations were the victim of a ransomware attack in 2021.
- Ransomware attacks rose nearly 13% year over year – representing an increase as significant as the last five years combined.
- The FBI received 2,084 ransomware reports in the first six months of 2021, a 62% year-over-year increase.
- It is estimated that an organization suffered a ransomware attack every 11 seconds in 2021, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, and it is expected there will be a new attack on a consumer or business every two seconds by 2031.
- New ransomware variants doubled in the first six months of 2022.
- 82% of breaches in the DBIR involved the human element... read more
