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Annual share of organizations affected by ransomware attacks worldwide from 2018 to 2023
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anizations affected by ransomware attacks worldwide from 2018 to 2023

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Description
As of 2023, over 72 percent of businesses worldwide were affected
by ransomware attacks. This figure represents an increase on the
previous five years and was by far the highest figure reported.
Overall, since 2018, more than half of the total survey respondents
each year stated that their organizations had been victimized by
ransomware.

Most targeted industries

In 2023, the healthcare industry in the United States was once
again most targeted by ransomware attacks . This industry also
suffers most data breaches as a consequence of cyberattacks. The
critical manufacturing industry ranked second by the number of
ransomware attacks, followed by the government facilities industry.

Ransomware in the manufacturing industry

The manufacturing industry, along with its subindustries, is
constantly targeted by ransomware attacks , causing data loss,
business disruptions, and reputational damage. Often, such
cyberattacks are international and have a political intent . In 2023,
compromised credentials were the leading cause of ransomware
attacks in the manufacturing industry.
Businesses worldwide affected by ransomware 2018-2023
Annual share of organizations affected by ransomware attacks worldwide from 2018 to 2023

2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
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56.10 in %
62.40 in %
68.50 in %
71 in %
72.70 in %