Coveware, which provides response services to ransomware attacks, has released a report for the fourth quarter of 2020.
The 4 most interesting data from the report
1. The average ransom payment stands at $ 154,108
It is a decrease of 34% from the third quarter.
2. Organisations decline to pay
The significant decrease in the average payment is due to the fact that more and more organizations are deciding not to pay the ransom.
3. 70% of ransomware attacks also include theft of information from the victim and double extortion
It is an increase of 43% from the third quarter.
4. Social Engineering is the main attack type
In the current quarter the main attack channel was social engineering attacks.
_________________
( Source: Coverware Ransomeware Report)
Save Your Company from Social Engineering Attacks Like that
Register and Get your Personalized Free Exposure Report NOW,
And see where your Company is Exposed to Hackers
Recently Posted on AUMINT.io Blog
The Coming Wave of Social Engineering Attacks No One is Ready For
🛑 The AI-Powered Social Engineering Storm Is Coming
💡 Imagine getting a voice call from your CEO – but it’s not them. It’s a deepfake, paired with a perfectly written urgent email.
⚠️ That’s the next generation of phishing – faster, smarter, and terrifyingly convincing.
🤖 AI can now scrape your social media, corporate bios, and leaked data in seconds to create hyper-personalized attacks that feel 100% real.
🎯 This means your staff won’t just get generic spam. They’ll get messages with insider details, references to real projects, and even personal anecdotes.
🛡️ The solution isn’t just more training – it’s proactive intelligence. Dark web monitoring, deepfake detection, and continuous behavioral awareness are now mission-critical.
📉 Without them, even experienced executives will fall for scams that feel like direct conversations with trusted contacts.
📢 The attackers aren’t waiting – and neither should you. Book your AUMINT.io strategy session today to get ahead of the threat curve.
#CyberSecurity #SocialEngineering #FraudPrevention #DeepfakeThreats #CISOs #RiskManagement #DataSecurity #BusinessContinuity