In 2023, the average time between initial access and ransomware deployment during a cyberattack on companies worldwide was 3.84 days (92.2 hours), down slightly from 3.85 days (92.4 hours) in 2022. Overall, the time to deploy ransomware in 2023 was dramatically faster, showing a reduction of over 64 days compared to 2019.
Average time between initial access and ransomware deployment in companies worldwide from 2019 to 2023
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IBM. (February 16, 2024). Average time between initial access and ransomware deployment in companies worldwide from 2019 to 2023 (in hours) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1498903/ransomware-deployment-time-global/
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