"Almost half of organizations infected with ransomware paid the ransom, but the amounts have dropped significantly, indicating better management of ransomware impacts."
"Despite paying ransoms, 53% of victims reported paying less than the original demand, showing companies are learning to negotiate better with threat actors."
"Fifty-four percent of organizations used backup restores to avoid ransom dealings, the lowest rate in six years, indicating a troubling trend in ransomware preparedness."
"Chester Wisniewski noted, 'For many organizations, the chance of being compromised by ransomware actors is just a part of doing business in 2025.'"
A recent survey by Sophos revealed that almost 50% of organizations affected by ransomware chose to pay the ransom, despite warnings against it. This marks a slight decline in payment rates compared to previous years, with ransomware demands also reportedly falling significantly. While 53% of respondents negotiated down their payments, the sector shows a concerning trend of falling back on best practices. Only 54% of firms utilized backups to restore data, the lowest in six years, calling into question the state of preparedness against cyber threats.
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