Weekend ransomware attacks might end up being more expensive

Ransomware attacks that take place over the weekend, or during holidays, are usually more damaging to businesses than weekday ones, according to cybersecurity researchers Cybereason.

Surveying more than 1,200 cybersecurity professionals for the “Organizations at risk 2022: Ransomware attackers don’t take holidays” report, the company found that most respondents claimed weekend ransomware (opens in new tab) attacks result in higher costs and greater revenue losses.