Ransomware extortion payments fell in 2024, according to blockchain analyst biz Chainalysis this week.

Ransomware payments dropped 35% in 2024 due to law enforcement crackdowns and stronger cyber defenses, forcing attackers to adapt with new tactics.

Ransomware extortion fell to $813.5M in 2024 from $1.25B in 2023, despite a 15% attack surge, with law enforcement disrupting ...

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Yet beneath those headlines, the numbers tell a surprising story: Ransomware payments actually fell overall in 2024—and in ...

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis explained that Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) play a crucial role in the ...

Ransomware payments fell by more than one-third in 2024 as an increasing number of victims refused to negotiate with hackers.

The overall number of attacks increased, according to Chainalysis, but several large hacking groups left the scene.

Payments to ransomware actors decreased 35% year-over-year in 2024, totaling $813.55 million, down from $1.25 billion ...

Ransomware payments dropped around 35% in 2024 compared to the year prior, partly because of victims refusing to pay, ...