Ransomware payment rates decline to 23% in Q3 2025
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Ransomware payment rates have dropped to 23% in Q3 2025, a new low. This decline is attributed to improved defenses and increased pressure from authorities not to pay. Ransomware groups are adapting by targeting medium-sized firms and focusing on data exfiltration. The average and median ransom payments also decreased to $377,000 and $140,000, respectively. The shift in payment rates and tactics reflects a broader trend of organizations strengthening their defenses and recognizing the value of investing in cybersecurity rather than paying ransoms. This trend is expected to continue as ransomware groups seek more profitable targets.
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27.10.2025 21:22 1 articles · 23h ago
Ransomware payment rates drop to 23% in Q3 2025
In Q3 2025, ransomware payment rates declined to 23%, the lowest rate observed in six years. This decline is attributed to improved defenses and increased pressure from authorities not to pay. Ransomware groups are adapting by targeting medium-sized firms and focusing on data exfiltration. The average and median ransom payments also decreased to $377,000 and $140,000, respectively.
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- Ransomware profits drop as victims stop paying hackers — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 27.10.2025 21:22
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Ransomware payment rates have declined to 23% in Q3 2025, the lowest rate observed in six years.
First reported: 27.10.2025 21:221 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Ransomware profits drop as victims stop paying hackers — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 27.10.2025 21:22
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The average ransom payment in Q3 2025 was $377,000, and the median payment was $140,000.
First reported: 27.10.2025 21:221 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Ransomware profits drop as victims stop paying hackers — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 27.10.2025 21:22
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More than 76% of ransomware attacks in Q3 2025 involved data exfiltration.
First reported: 27.10.2025 21:221 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Ransomware profits drop as victims stop paying hackers — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 27.10.2025 21:22
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The payment rate for attacks involving only data exfiltration dropped to 19%.
First reported: 27.10.2025 21:221 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Ransomware profits drop as victims stop paying hackers — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 27.10.2025 21:22
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Threat groups like Akira and Qilin are targeting medium-sized firms more frequently.
First reported: 27.10.2025 21:221 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Ransomware profits drop as victims stop paying hackers — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 27.10.2025 21:22
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Remote access compromise and software vulnerabilities are the leading attack vectors.
First reported: 27.10.2025 21:221 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Ransomware profits drop as victims stop paying hackers — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 27.10.2025 21:22