U.S. Consumers' Distrust of Corporate Ransom Payouts

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New Cohesity Report on Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on businesses and agencies have become so widespread, consumers are taking notice and voicing their opinions. And, their opinions are strong. We conducted a survey of 1000+ American consumers to understand their familiarity with and views about ransomware and what businesses should do if they are attacked.

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Read the report to find out:

  • Whether or not consumers think companies should pay the ransom if attacked
  • If a company pays, would consumers continue to do business with them
  • If consumers think companies are doing enough to protect their data
  • The specific actions consumers think companies should take to protect their data
  • Brian Spanswick

    Brian Spanswick

    CISO, Cohesity

    "Ransomware attacks are so prevalent that they are now part of our collective consciousness. And research indicates that when businesses pay the ransom, they run the risk of losing consumer confidence and prompting people to take their business elsewhere."

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