Study finds security professionals compare ransomware to terrorism

Venafi, a leading provider of machine identity management, has announced the findings of a global survey of more than 1,500 IT security decision makers that reveals almost two-thirds (60%) believe ransomware threats should be prioritized at the same level as terrorism. These opinions echo the US Department of Justice, which raised the threat level of ransomware following the Colonial Pipeline attack. “The fact that most IT security professionals consider terrorism and ransomware to be comparable threats tells you everything you need to know - these attacks are indiscriminate, debilitating and embarrassing,” said Kev...