{"id":23148,"date":"2021-04-04T11:36:23","date_gmt":"2021-04-04T08:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=23148"},"modified":"2026-03-27T22:03:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T19:03:48","slug":"39-of-ransomware-victims-in-the-meta-region-pay-the-ransom-but-only-23-see-their-full-data-returned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/39-of-ransomware-victims-in-the-meta-region-pay-the-ransom-but-only-23-see-their-full-data-returned\/","title":{"rendered":"39% of ransomware victims in the META region pay the ransom, but only 23% see their full data returned"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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39%\u00a0of ransomware victims in the META region paid the ransom to restore access to their data last year,\u00a0according to a global study of 15,000 consumers conducted by global security company Kaspersky.\u00a0Yet for 23%of those, paying the ransom did not guarantee the return of stolen data. However, as public\u00a0<\/strong>awareness of potential cyberthreats grows<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0there is reason for optimism in the fight against ransomware.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ransomware is a type of malware which criminals use to extort money. It holds data to ransom using encryption or by locking users out of their device. Kaspersky\u2019s report, \u2018Consumer appetite versus action: The state of data privacy amid growing digital dependency\u2019, found that, for around a quarter of respondents (34%), the estimated money loss was less than $100, for nearly a quarter (24%) – $100 – $249 for 23% it ranged from $250 to $1999, but for 3% totals reached between $2,000 and $4,999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether they paid or not, only 16% of victims were able to restore all their encrypted or blocked files following an attack. More than half(62%) lost at least some files, 36%lost a significant amount, and 26%lost a small number of files. Meanwhile, 16%who did experience such an incident lost almost all their data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis data shows we have seen a significant proportion of consumers paying a ransom for their data over the past 12 months. But handing over money doesn\u2019t guarantee the return of data, and only encourages cybercriminals to continue the practice. Therefore, we always recommend that those affected by ransomware do not pay as that money supports this scheme to thrive,\u201d comments Marina Titova, Head of Consumer Product Marketing at Kaspersky. \u201cInstead consumers should make sure to invest in initial protection and security for their devices and regularly back up all data. This will make the attack itself less appealing or lucrative to cybercriminals, reducing the use of the practice, and presenting a safer future for web users.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At present, three-in-10 (31%) of those surveyed claimed they were aware of ransomware over the past 12 months. It\u2019s important that this number rises as remote working becomes more prolific. To better help consumers protect themselves as they learn more about this form of cyberattack, it is vital that they understand what to look out for, and what to do if they encounter ransomware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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