As of 2023, over 72 percent of businesses worldwide were affected by ransomware attacks. This figure represents an increase on the previous five years and was by far the highest figure reported. Overall, since 2018, more than half of the total survey respondents each year stated that their organizations had been victimized by ransomware.
Most targeted industries
In 2023, the healthcare industry in the United States was once again most targeted by ransomware attacks. This industry also suffers most data breaches as a consequence of cyberattacks. The critical manufacturing industry ranked second by the number of ransomware attacks, followed by the government facilities industry.
Ransomware in the manufacturing industry
The manufacturing industry, along with its subindustries, is constantly targeted by ransomware attacks, causing data loss, business disruptions, and reputational damage. Often, such cyberattacks are international and have a political intent. In 2023, compromised credentials were the leading cause of ransomware attacks in the manufacturing industry.
Annual share of organizations affected by ransomware attacks worldwide from 2018 to 2023
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CyberEdge. (May 18, 2023). Annual share of organizations affected by ransomware attacks worldwide from 2018 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/204457/businesses-ransomware-attack-rate/
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