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The State of Ransomware in 2025: A UK and Global Perspective
The Sophos State of Ransomware Report 2025 report highlights an evolving threat landscape that remains a major risk to organisations worldwide. While there is some positive news — costs and recovery times are trending down — the report makes it clear that ransomware is still as much a people problem as it is a technical one. For leaders, the findings underscore that cyber resilience requires more than strong defences; it demands investment in people, processes, and culture.
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MDR: What is it, and why is it so popular?
Events in 2025 have highlighted the catastrophic risks associated with cybercrime. Ransomware attacks on Marks & Spencer and the Co-Op are expected to have cost each company millions of pounds in losses and strongly impacted their reputations.
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The State of Ransomware in 2025: A UK and Global Perspective
The Sophos State of Ransomware Report 2025 report highlights an evolving threat landscape that..
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MDR: What is it, and why is it so popular?
Events in 2025 have highlighted the catastrophic risks associated with cybercrime. Ransomware..
Read more