25.6% of IT and security professionals report experiencing ransomware in the past 12 months.

July 4, 2026

25.6% of IT and security professionals report experiencing ransomware in the past 12 months. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Bitdefender in July 2026. It covers topics including Ransomware. The original data appears in Bitdefender Cybersecurity Assessment 2026. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 6/30/2026

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25.6% of IT and security professionals report experiencing ransomware in the past 12 months. This data was published by Bitdefender and covers Ransomware.

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This statistic comes from Bitdefender Cybersecurity Assessment 2026, published by Bitdefender on July 4, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/business/campaign/2026-cybersecurity-assessment.

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25.6% of IT and security professionals report experiencing ransomware in the past 12 months.

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