Security News > 2021 > October > Ransomware attacks preparedness lagging, despite organizations being aware of the risks

Hornetsecurity released the results of a global study of IT professionals on their preparedness for ransomware attacks.

Survey data showed that although companies are increasingly aware of the risks ransomware poses, many organizations lack proper protection and prevention measures.

1 in every 5 companies falls victim to ransomware attacks - Twenty-one percent of respondents indicated that their organization has suffered a ransomware attack, confirming that it remains one of the most prolific forms of cybercrime.

Half of respondents indicated that their management team delegates cyber preparedness to its IT department - Although 86.9% of respondents indicated that their senior leadership team is aware of ransomware risks, nearly half reported that preparation and prevention measures are delegated to the company's IT department.

Because of the significant risks ransomware attacks pose, cyber protection and prevention policies should be company-wide priorities and not relegated to the IT department.

Nearly 30% of companies fail to provide end-user training on ransomware attacks prevention - End users are one of the biggest threats to any organization.

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