The hard truth is, cybercriminals are often spending more time and resources in executing attacks then many companies are spending in cybersecurity. (Credit: igorstevanovic/Shutterstock.com) The hard truth is, cybercriminals are often spending more time and resources in executing attacks than many companies are spending in cybersecurity. (Credit: igorstevanovic/Shutterstock.com)

In many ways, cyber risk is its own pandemic and ransomware has quickly become the predominant strain. Reports have estimated the volume of attacks alone has increased anywhere from 200% to 300% in 2020, and are doubling again.

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