Since 2022, ransomware attacks have escalated significantly, with the number of known attacks increasing 64% between September 2022 and September 2024.

At the same time, the average ransom payment climbed to $650,000¹ in 2023. And there is no exemption for small businesses, with 30% of attacks impacting organizations with 100 employees or less².

Ransomware gangs also evolved their tactics so that their attacks became faster and stealthier, making early detection even more difficult.