Ransomware Attacks Surge by 50% Even as Payments Drop

Chainalysis' 2025 ransomware overview reports a 50% rise in ransomware incidents, $820M in observed on‑chain payments (down modestly YoY from an updated 2024 estimate), and a 368% increase in ransom size for victims who paid (to nearly $60,000); the report warns that attackers are evolving extortion tactics and that the overall operational and strategic impact on organizations often exceeds on‑chain payment totals.