2025 Ransomware Report

69% of organizations in the U.S. and UK have been hit by ransomware—and many more than once.

Delinea surveyed 1,000 IT and Security leaders to uncover how these attacks are evolving, where defenses are breaking down, and what leaders are doing to keep up.

The 2025 State of Ransomware Report reveals how identity-first security is becoming a frontline defense as attackers move faster—and use AI to sharpen their tactics.

Inside the report:

• Ransomware incidents are increasing, with over a quarter of affected businesses targeted multiple times.
• Data theft extortion appears in 85% of attacks—shifting the pressure away from just decryption.
• Executive concern is high, but most admit their current defenses aren’t keeping pace.
• Least privilege is still underused—leaving critical access paths exposed.
• AI is being adopted at speed to detect and respond faster to emerging threats.

Get the report to benchmark your organization’s response, compare priorities with your peers, and gain practical steps to harden your defenses now.