State of Ransomware 2025 Findings Report

This document is a whitepaper titled 'The State of Ransomware 2025,' which presents findings from an independent survey conducted among 3,400 IT and cybersecurity leaders across 17 countries. The report outlines the evolving nature of ransomware attacks over the past year, detailing the causes and consequences that organizations have faced. It highlights key statistics regarding the technical and operational factors contributing to ransomware incidents, including the most common root causes identified by victims. The paper also discusses the impact of ransomware on data, including trends in data encryption and ransom payments. Furthermore, it examines the human impact on IT and cybersecurity teams, revealing increased anxiety and stress levels among professionals following ransomware incidents. The report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current ransomware landscape, enabling organizations to better prepare for and respond to such threats.