Thursday, 5 March, 2026
Report Reveals 93% of Cyber Attacks Target Backup Storage for Ransom Payment
By Akhilesh Shukla
A recent report highlights a concerning trend in cyber attacks, with 93% of them focusing on compromising backup storage systems to coerce victims into paying ransoms. The findings emphasize the criticality of robust security measures to safeguard backup data, as cybercriminals increasingly target this vulnerable aspect. Organizations need to reinforce their cybersecurity strategies by implementing encryption, access controls, and regular data backups.
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