Ransomware Payments Plummet: Cybercriminals Face Deflating Payday in 2025!
Ransomware payments hit a historic low, dropping to 23% in Q3 2025. Coveware credits this to enterprises refusing to pay and mid-market companies haggling down demands. Apparently, in the world of cybercrime, it’s a tough gig when victims start embracing the art of saying “no” or “how about less?”
Hot Take:
Looks like ransomware groups are having a tough time making rent this quarter! With payment rates and demands dropping faster than a hacker’s Wi-Fi connection in a basement, cybercriminals might want to consider a career change. Maybe knitting? No one ever got ransomware from a cozy sweater. But seriously, kudos to the cyber defenders for making hackers’ lives as hard as understanding TikTok trends!
Key Points:
– Ransomware payment rates hit a record low of 23% in Q3 2025.
– Average ransom payments decreased by 66% from the previous quarter.
– Large enterprises are refusing to pay ransoms, reducing attackers’ success.
– Akira and Qilin groups are targeting mid-market organizations with smaller demands.
– The professional services sector remains the most targeted industry.