Ransomware has affected three out of four companies in 2023a serious cybersecurity problem. According to the Veeam 2024 Ransomware Trends Report, only 57 % of compromised data is restored, leaving 43 % irrecoverable data.
These attacks cause IT breakdowns and unavailability, having a major impact on businesses. Pressure on IT and security teams is increasing, with 45 % of professionals reporting increased stress and 26 % a loss of productivity. Despite the need for an effective cyber-defense strategy, 63 % of companies regret the lack of synchronization between backup and cyber-risk teams.
A majority of 81 % of companies have paid ransomsbut a third did not recover their data after payment. Cyber insurance, taken out by 86 % of companies, covers only 62 % of the costs associated with attacks. Data stored in the cloud is also vulnerable than those on site, underlining the need to improve IT infrastructures to prevent cyber-attacks.
Credit : IT Social