Ransomware Attacks Hit Two Out Of Three Organizations In 2021: Here’s What You Need To Know 👇🏼-The percentage of organizations hit with ransomware attacks jumped to 66% in 2021, representing a 29% year-over-year increase.-Despite ransomware attacks becoming near-normalized in 2021, 88% of organizations reported they have insufficient cybersecurity talent, budget and resources.-Ransomware attackers have also become more successful at encrypting data overall. According to our study, in 2021, 65% of attacks resulted in data encryption on the part of attackers-The average ransomware payment in 2021 totaled $812,360—4.8 times higher than in 2020. The number of organizations that paid upwards of $1 million increased too, representing a 7% year-over-year jump. Larger payments were primarily extracted from organizations in the manufacturing and utilities industries—sectors commonly targeted due to their perceived ability to pay sky-high sums.~Forbes Report, 2022ARE YOU PROTECTED?Prior to hiring Todd and the NetResults team, we were under the impression that we were adequately protected from cyber attacks. NetResults showed us where our vulnerabilities were and provided cybersecurity solutions where we needed them most. Now we have iron-clad protection, which gives us peace of mind in knowing our business cannot be threatened or interrupted. Thanks, Todd!~Ben Walpole, Microwave Specialty