This statistic shows the distribution of ransomware infections worldwide from 2015 to the first half of 2017, by victim group. During the measured time, consumers accounted for 58 percent of global ransomware infections. Enterprises fell victim to 42 percent of such cyber attacks.
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Symantec. (August 30, 2017). Distribution of blocked ransomware infections worldwide from 2015 to H1 2017, by victim group [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/696022/leading-ransomware-infected-victim/
Symantec. "Distribution of blocked ransomware infections worldwide from 2015 to H1 2017, by victim group." Chart. August 30, 2017. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/696022/leading-ransomware-infected-victim/
Symantec. (2017). Distribution of blocked ransomware infections worldwide from 2015 to H1 2017, by victim group. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/696022/leading-ransomware-infected-victim/
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Distribution of blocked ransomware infections worldwide from 2015 to H1 2017, by victim group [Graph], Symantec, August 30, 2017. [Online]. Available: /statistics/696022/leading-ransomware-infected-victim/