Veeam’s 2025 ransomware survey of 1,300 global organizations highlights six key trends. Lone-wolf attackers and SMBs are rising targets, while data exfiltration and “smash and grab” attacks are growing. Organizations using incident response services pay fewer or smaller ransoms and recover more effectively. Legal risks around ransom payments are increasing, making clean recovery from immutable backups essential. Collaboration between IT and security teams, supported by integrated SIEM/SOAR tools, enhances resilience. Security budgets are rising, but gaps remain. Partners play a crucial role in guiding clients toward stronger data protection and compliance-driven recovery strategies.

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