Three new studies show how ransomware continues to escalate around the globe. 80% of security pros view ransomware to be a moderate or extreme threat today. 75% of organizations affected by ransomware have experienced up to five attacks in the last year. FBI believes the total cost of ransomware broke the $1 billion mark in 2016, according to a new study by the FBI. The number of total new ransomware samples has increased by 47% in the past four quarters. The total costs of the attacks are still being compiled, but given the disruption of major infrastructure, the bill will be high.”]
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