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Ransomware reality check:
Confidence is high, readiness is not
Many organizations think they’re prepared to face ransomware, but the numbers tell a different story.
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Learn why AI-enabled defenses, adversary intelligence, and unified platforms are essential to stop modern ransomware.
Key insights
Most organizations aren’t as ready as they think
Despite perceived preparedness, 78% of respondents were hit by ransomware in the past year. Only 22% of victims who felt "very well prepared" beforehand recovered within 24 hours, and just 38% fixed the issue that allowed the attackers to enter.
The AI arms race favors speed
As adversaries automate intrusion and social engineering, defenders struggle to keep pace. 76% say it’s getting harder to be fully prepared, and nearly half of those surveyed fear they can’t detect or respond as fast as AI-driven attacks can execute.
Ransom payments aren’t paying off
Payment offers no safety net. 83% of paying victims were attacked again, and 93% had data stolen anyway. Backups proved unreliable for many, with nearly 4 in 10 unable to fully restore the data they lost.
