Security News > 2020 > August > Local governments continue to be the biggest target for ransomware attacks
Barracuda Networks' analysis of ransomware attacks over the past 12 months found that local municipal governments continue to be the preferred target, the amount of ransom demanded is on the rise, and more people are paying out.
Municipal governments were subject to 45% of ransomware attacks in the past 12 months, and the other two sectors leading were healthcare with 22%, and education with 15%. Corporations, which made up 27% of ransomware targets in the previous year, dropped to just 14% of targets.
Logistics companies, which previously weren't a target at all, have started to be noticed as well, accounting for 5% of ransomware attacks in the past 12 months.
SEE: Ransomware attack: Why a small business paid the $150,000 ransom.
Good backups are essential: A ransomware attack can be easily negated if you're able to simply roll back your systems to a previous good state.
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