Chainalysis’ latest report on how the ransomware landscape changed from 2023 to 2024 shows a promising trend: An increasing number of victims refuses to pay the ransom. The total volume of ransom payments decreased year-over-year by approximately 35%, the blockchain analysis firm says. In 2023, victims delivered $1.25 billion to ransomware attackers and data theft and extortion gangs. In 2024, the number fell to $813.55 million. Ransomware payments vs. data leak site victims, 2024 (Source: … More
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