Security News > 2022 > October > For most companies ransomware is the scariest of all cyberattacks

SonicWall released the 2022 SonicWall Threat Mindset Survey which found that 66% of customers are more concerned about cyberattacks in 2022, with the main threat being focused on financially motivated attacks like ransomware.

"It's likely we'll see continued acceleration and evolution of ransomware tactics, as well as other advanced persistent threats, as cybercrime continues to scale the globe seeking both valuable and weak targets."

Companies are not only losing millions of dollars to unending malware and ransomware strikes, but cyberattacks on essential infrastructure are impacting real-world services.

Despite the growing concern of cyberattacks, organizations are struggling to keep pace with the fast-moving threat landscape as they orient their business, networks, data and employees against unwavering cyberattacks.

Rising concerns about escalating cyberattacks: There is growing concern regarding cyberattacks amongst 66% of organizations surveyed; ransomware leads the distress as 91% of all customers cited it as their biggest concern.

Anxiety around financially motivated cyber threats: 89% of organizations are most concerned of financially motivated threats; 43% of those surveyed were concerned about state-sponsored threats.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2022/10/12/customers-concerned-ransomware/