Organizations in the UAE faced an average of 7 ransomware incidents, the highest number globally

October 13, 2025

Organizations in the UAE faced an average of 7 ransomware incidents, the highest number globally — This cybersecurity statistic was published by ExtraHop in October 2025. It covers topics including UAE. The original data appears in 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Organizations in the UAE faced an average of 7 ransomware incidents, the highest number globally This data was published by ExtraHop and covers UAE.

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This statistic comes from 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report, published by ExtraHop on October 13, 2025. You can view the original report at https://cloud-assets.extrahop.com/resources/reports/global-threat-landscape-report-2025.pdf.

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Organizations in the UAE faced an average of 7 ransomware incidents, the highest number globally

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