Ransomware attacks in the U.S. have surged by 52%, affecting multiple industries, with average ransom demands reaching $620,000, underscoring the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

New data sheds light on the alarming frequency and impact of modern ransomware attacks, revealing a dangerous overconfidence among organizations in their ability to defend against and respond to these threats.

Verizon's annual Data Breach Investigations Report has long been a benchmark for comparing cybersecurity landscapes between small and medium businesses (SMBs) and large enterprises. However, this year brings a notable shift: the attack surfaces of both SMBs and large corporations are increasingly similar. With shared services and infrastructures becoming commonplace, the key disparity lies in resource availability.