The average time between credentials being found and the reported ransomware attack was 2.5 weeks
The average time between credentials being found and the reported ransomware attack was 2.5 weeks — This cybersecurity statistic was published by KELA in April 2025. It covers topics including Credentials, Credential theft, Ransomware. The original data appears in Inside the Infostealer Epidemic: Exposing the Risks to Corporate Security. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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The average time between credentials being found and the reported ransomware attack was 2.5 weeks This data was published by KELA and covers Credentials, Credential theft, Ransomware.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from Inside the Infostealer Epidemic: Exposing the Risks to Corporate Security, published by KELA on April 29, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.kelacyber.com/resources/research/the-infostealer-epidemic/.
What cybersecurity topics does this cover?
This statistic relates to Credentials, Credential theft, Ransomware. Browse more statistics on Credentials or from KELA.