Reported ransomware incidents are just the tip of the iceberg
The intense scrutiny that organizations face after highly publicized ransomware attacks has become one of the defining features in this era of cyberattacks, as regulators, customers and shareholders all look for answers.
The consequences are often highly visible and public attention can last for months; from schools forced to close down, manufacturers halting production lines and healthcare providers racing against the clock to restore services for patients.
Yet these widely reported attacks represent only a small fraction of the overall threat.
The reality is far more extensive as the daily onslaught of ransomware attacks extends across every sector and size of organization.
This is because attackers are motivated principally by one thing: the value and presence of the company’s data.
The disclosure gap
The extent of ransomware attacks taking place under the radar is growing. From our own research tracking ransomware activity, we discovered 7,079 undisclosed attacks in 2025, accounting...
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