As ransomware attacks continue to escalate, their toll is often measured in data loss and financial strain. But what about the loss of human life? Nowhere is the ransomware threat more acute than in the healthcare sector, where patients’ lives are literally on the line. Since 2015, there has been a staggering increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities. And the impacts are severe ...
With the competence, aggression and unpredictability of ransomware attacks on the rise, our top ransomware stories of 2024 shed insight into the future.
The rising costs of ransomware The financial impact of ransomware continues to grow in 2024, with costs extending beyond ransom payments. According to one industry report, the average recovery cost for ransomware victims in state and local governments is USD 2.73 million, more than double the amount reported in 2023.
