The State of Ransomware 2024

The fifth Sophos annual study of the real-world ransomware experiences of organizations around the globe explores the full victim journey, from root cause through to severity of attack, financial impact, and recovery time. Fresh new insights combined with learnings from our previous studies reveal the realities facing businesses today as well as how the impact of ransomware has evolved over the last five years.

This year’s report also incorporates brand new areas of study, including exploration of ransom demands vs. ransom payments, together with a heightened focus on the impact an organization’s revenue has on their ransomware outcomes. Plus, for the first time, it shines a light on the role of law enforcement in ransomware remediation.