Barracuda Networks

Just under a quarter (24%) of the ransomware incidents experienced by respondents involved data encryption.

59% of ransomware non-victims had implemented an email security solution.

41% of those who paid a ransom failed to recover all their data.

27% of ransomware incidents involved attackers stealing data.

Fewer than half (47%) of ransomware victims had implemented an email security solution.

27% of ransomware incidents involved attackers publishing data.

29% of ransomware incidents involved infecting devices with other malicious payloads.

Email is a primary attack vector for ransomware, with 71% of organisations that suffered an email breach also being hit with ransomware.

57% of the organisations surveyed were affected by ransomware.

61% of repeat ransomware victims say their security tools do not integrate.

37% of organisations affected twice or more by ransomware paid the attackers.

21% of ransomware incidents involved installing backdoors for persistence.

41% of successful ransomware attacks resulted in reputational harm.

16% of successful ransomware attacks involved payment pressure tactics threatening employees.

31% of ransomware victims were affected multiple times in the last 12 months.

74% of repeat ransomware victims state they are juggling too many security tools.

65% of organisations in local government were affected by ransomware.

Ransomware attackers have a one-in-three chance of payout.

32% of ransomware victims paid the attackers to recover or restore data.

67% of organisations in healthcare were affected by ransomware.

22% of successful ransomware attacks involved payment pressure tactics threatening partners, shareholders, and customers.

25% of successful ransomware attacks led to a loss of new business opportunities.

As many as 92% of organisations are willing to pay a premium for advanced support in integrating their security tools.

73% of organisations with up to 2,000 employees rely on Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to manage the security challenges of growth.

52% of the organisations surveyed want MSPs to help them manage a spiralling number of disconnected security tools and vendors.

85% of organisations with 1,000 to 2,000 employees now depend on MSPs for security support.

Customers are prepared to pay MSPs up to 25% more for the services and support they need.

45% of customers would switch providers if their current MSP cannot demonstrate the skills and expertise required to deliver 24/7 security support

73% of respondents say they already work with an MSP.

96% of respondents either already work with an MSP or are evaluating/considering collaboration with an MSP.

51% of organisations turn to MSPs to evolve their security strategies as the business expands.

Just under half (48%) of organisations say they rely on MSPs for around-the-clock security coverage.

61% of organisations with 50 to 100 employees depend on MSPs for security support.