Ransomware payment rate drops to record low despite attack surge

By Bill Toulas

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Ransomware victim payment rates dropped to a record low of 28% in 2025 despite a significant surge in the total number of ransomware attacks claimed by threat actors. The Chainalysis data indicates organizations are becoming more resistant to extortion demands even as attack volumes reach unprecedented levels.

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