The Business and Human Consequences of Ransomware The data reveals that organizations are getting better at responding to attacks, reporting lower costs and faster recovery. The average cost to recover from a ransomware attack (excluding any ransom payment) dropped by 44% over the last year to $1.53 million, down from $2.73 million in 2024. At the same time, over half of the victims (53%) were recovered within a week, a significant jump from the 35% reported in 2024. Having data encrypted in a ransomware attack has significant repercussions for the IT/cybersecurity team, with all respondents saying their team has been impacted in some way. To download the full State of Ransomware report, scan the QR code. https://assets.sophos.com/X24WTUEQ/ at/9brgj5n44hqvgsp5f5bqcps/sophos-state-ofransomware-2025.pdf As vice president of Solution Marketing, Sally is responsible for Sophos’ business-focused research programs, insurance partnerships and solution content strategy and creation. With over 17 years of experience in cybersecurity, Sally combines deep knowledge of both challenges and solutions to help organizations optimize their cyber defenses. 21 Colorado Banker
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