Ransomware Attacks Have Become 15 Times More Common Since 2017, Says CyberGym CEO

Ransomware attacks have become 15 times more common over the past two years, Ofir Hason, the co-founder and CEO of Israeli cybersecurity CyberGym Control Ltd. said Thursday at Calcalist’s Mind the Tech conference in New York.

Founded in 2013, CyberGym provides organizations and government agencies with immersive cybersecurity training programs and tools. CyberGym is a joint venture by Israel Electric Corporation and Israeli cybersecurity company Cyber Control Ltd.