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Half of the 6 Million Internet-Facing FTP Servers Lack Encryption

securityweek.com·Apr 20, 2026

The ongoing reliance on the outdated FTP protocol leaves enterprises and users vulnerable to numerous attacks, as half of the 6 million internet-facing FTP servers do not utilize encryption.

If your organization still uses FTP servers, prioritize transitioning to more secure protocols like SFTP or FTPS to mitigate the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access, as nearly half of the internet-facing FTP servers currently lack encryption.

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