Only 4% of organizations are now using encryption specifically to protect against ransomware in 2025. This is a decrease from 12% in 2024.
Only 4% of organizations are now using encryption specifically to protect against ransomware in 2025. This is a decrease from 12% in 2024. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Apricorn in July 2025. It covers topics including Encryption, US. The original data appears in Encryption adoption at 96%, but inconsistent application continues to put sensitive data at risk. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Only 4% of organizations are now using encryption specifically to protect against ransomware in 2025. This is a decrease from 12% in 2024. This data was published by Apricorn and covers Encryption, US.
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This statistic comes from Encryption adoption at 96%, but inconsistent application continues to put sensitive data at risk, published by Apricorn on July 15, 2025. You can view the original report at https://apricorn.com/2025-encryption-survey-release-2/.
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