#24 - The Surge In Ransomware Attacks (Deepen Desai, Zscaler)
Episode description
Ransomware is one of the defining cyber-crimes facing organizations today. Zscaler’s ThreatLabz 2023 Ransomware Report reveals that ransomware attacks are up by over 37% compared to last year, with a staggering average ransom demand of $5.3 million USD to restore corrupted data. Nearly half of all ransomware attacks target US-based companies, with the manufacturing, services and construction sectors most heavily targeted.
In this episode of the Expert Insights Podcast, Zscaler’s Global CISO and Head of Security Research & Operations Deepen Desai discusses the latest ransomware trends, why ransomware is on the rise, and how you can stay protected.
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