Use of data encryption for impact (ransomware encryption) dropped by 38%.

47% of retail IT/cybersecurity teams reported increased pressure after experiencing data encryption in 2025

Just under a quarter (24%) of the ransomware incidents experienced by respondents involved data encryption.

61% of organizations say they need data encryption in their collaboration platforms.

44% of companies were able to stop the ransomware attack before data was encrypted, marking a six-year high.

Data encryption was at a six-year low, with only half of companies having their data encrypted in a ransomware attack.