Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Rise 45% Year-Over-Year

Ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure — healthcare systems, water utilities, energy grids, and transportation networks — increased 45% year-... read more

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"Every successful ransomware attack on a hospital is a patient safety emergency, not just an IT problem. The stakes could not be higher." — HHS Cybersecurity Director, December 2025"

Ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure — healthcare systems, water utilities, energy grids, and transportation networks — increased 45% year-...

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Ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure — healthcare systems, water utilities, energy grids, and transportation networks — increased 45% year-over-year in 2025, according to the CISA Annual Cybersecurity Report. Average ransom demands increased to $2.3 million, while recovery costs — including downtime, remediation, and regulatory response — averaged $4.1 million per incident.

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