Verizon discovers spike in ransomware and exploited vulnerabilities

Verizon discovers spike in ransomware and exploited vulnerabilities

Cybercriminals and state-sponsored threat groups exploited vulnerabilities and initiated ransomware attacks with vigor last year, escalating the scope of their impact by hitting more victims and outmaneuvering defenses with speed. The rate of ransomware detected in data breaches jumped 37%, occurring in 44% of the 12,195 data breaches reviewed in Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report released Wednesday. Researchers observed the presen…

Verizon DBIR Report: Small Businesses Identified as Key Targets in Ransomware Attacks

Verizon Business’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), released on April 24, 2025, paints a stark picture of the cybersecurity landscape, drawing from an analysis of over 22,000 security incidents, including 12,195 confirmed data breaches. The report identifies credential abuse… Read more → The post Verizon DBIR Report: Small Businesses Identified as Key Targets in Ransomware Attacks appeared first on IT Security News.

Ransomware now plays a role in nearly half of all breaches, new research finds

Verizon researchers found that 64% of ransomware victims did not pay the ransoms — which was up from 50% two years ago.

Ransomware continues to be one of the main threats to organizations around the world, regardless of its size or sector. According to Verizon’s “Data Break Investigations Report 2024” report, one third of all data leaks involve ransomware or other extortion techniques. The impact of these attacks not only affects systems, but... The Ransomware entry: the silent enemy that paralyzes businesses in hours first appears in SME News, Self-employed and …

Hackers exploiting vulnerabilities at higher rates, reports Verizon

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Cyberattacks via Third Parties Surge, Verizon 2025 Report Finds - HostingJournalist.com

Cyberattacks have significantly increased, according to Verizon Business's 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). According to the report, third-party involvement in breaches has doubled to 30%, and vulnerability exploitation has increased by 34%, posing a worrying threat to businesses throughout the world.According to the survey, which examined more than 22,000 security incidents, including 12,195 verified data breaches, the most common…