 Cyber criminals are targeting U.S.-based companies repeatedly. It's a reality deeply felt by consumers who rely on those services. For one, it's almost impossible right now to buy a car at a dealership in the U.S. after multiple cyber attacks on an internal software system. U.S. cybersecurity company Halcyon polled 913 people about their company's experience with ransomware since 2022. According to the survey, 21% of victims said their business operations were disrupted for more than six months.