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Ransomware attacks are surging again. In 2023, cybercrime payouts shattered records, with attacks happening more than 4,000 times a day in the U.S. alone. But here’s the twist: hackers aren’t just locking systems anymore they’re stealing sensitive data and threatening to leak it.
In this episode of Risky Business with Butler Byers, hosts Paul Martin and Colin Rooke uncover:
- Why ransomware spiked again after a brief dip in 2022
- How criminals evolved from encryption to full-blown extortion
- The eye-opening stats every business leader should know for 2024
- What small and mid-sized businesses can do right now to strengthen their defenses
If you think cyberattacks only target “the big guys” — think again.
Listen to the full episode here