Rise of Ransomware
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Imperva surveyed 170 cybersecurity professionals at RSA 2017 about their experiences with ransomware, revealing that 30% of respondents' companies had faced attacks. Key concerns include the costs of downtime, with 59% citing it as the biggest worry, and 79% indicating they would not pay a ransom to avoid it. The document emphasizes the increasing threat of ransomware due to its profitability for attackers and the prevalence of ransomware-as-a-service.
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Rise of Ransomware
- 1. Ransomware Rising Thoughts from 170 cyber security pros
- 2. To explore experts’ experience and attitudes on ransomware, Imperva surveyed 170 security professionals at RSA 2017, the world’s largest gathering of cyber security professionals. Here are the results.
- 3. Have you experienced ransomware? of respondents’ companies had been infected by ransomware 30% 52% 20% 17% 11% How long were employees and customers unable to access their systems? Less than 8 hours 2 - 3 days 1 day More than 8 hours
- 4. What’s your biggest worry? Paying the ransom 11% Lost sales12% Cost of downtime due to lack of access to systems for customers and employees59% Bad publicity/ reduced customer satisfaction14% No impact4%
- 5. Would you pay to avoid downtime? Don’t pay ransom 79% 21% Pay ransom
- 6. What’s the estimated cost of downtime? 44% 29% 27% Under $5,000 $5,000 - $20,000 Over $20,000
- 7. Source: “The real cost of ransomware is downtime and lost productivity. What’s more, the availability of ransomware-as- a-service, combined with high profits for the attackers, means ransomware attacks are likely to escalate in 2017.” - Terry Ray, Imperva chief product strategist
- 8. Wondering how to fight ransomware? Insider’s Guide to Defeating Ransomware Read
- 9. Imperva® is a leading provider of cyber security solutions that protect business- critical data and applications.