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The State of Ransomware 2025

Based on the real-world frontline experiences of 3,400 IT and cybersecurity leaders across 17 countries whose organisations were hit by ransomware in the last year.

 



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Ransomware attacks are more sophisticated, targeted, and costly than ever before. The Sophos 2025 State of Ransomware Report offers exclusive, data-driven insights from hundreds of organisations worldwide, revealing how ransomware is evolving and what you need to do to protect your business.

Equip your IT and security teams with the knowledge they need to stay ahead of attackers and minimize disruption.

 
What You Will Learn?
  • Why Organisations Fall Victim to Ransomware: Explore the common vulnerabilities and attack vectors exploited by cybercriminals, from phishing and remote access weaknesses to unpatched systems and insider threats. 

  • What Happens to Your Data During an Attack: Learn what really happens behind the scenes when your data is compromised.

  • Ransom Demands and Payment Trends: Discover current ransom demand averages, how payment negotiations are evolving, and the frequency with which victims actually pay. Analyse how attackers set their demands and what factors influence the decision to pay or refuse.

  • Business Impact of Ransomware: Understand the broader consequences beyond ransom payments, such as downtime, lost revenue, reputational damage, regulatory fines, and the hidden costs of recovery.
  • Human Impact of Ransomware: Learn about the emotional and psychological toll ransomware takes on IT teams, employees, and leadership.