5 Things Partners Need To Know About Ransomware

How Big Is The Problem?

Ransomware is a big and growing problem, Cobb said. According to the 2016 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, ransomware represented the biggest jump in crimeware, with 148 reported incidents in 2015 out of a total 348 incidents. Ransomware also gained attention recently, with multiple high-profile attacks on hospitals since the beginning of the year. However, Cobb said there is an awareness gap; ESET research found that 30 percent of users aren't yet aware of ransomware as a threat.