Majority of Ransomware Attacks Occur During Holidays and Weekends

Majority of Ransomware Attacks Occur During Holidays and Weekends

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A study by Semperis reveals that 52% of ransomware attacks target organizations during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing. The report surveyed 1,500 IT and security professionals across ten countries, indicating that 78% of companies cut their security operation center staffing by 50% or more during these times.

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