Rising Ransomware Frequency Amidst Decreasing Aggregate Payouts (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Attack frequency increased by 50%
• Total illicit revenue declined by 8%
• Median ransom payments per attack are rising

"Chainalysis data for 2025 indicates a 50% surge in ransomware attack frequency alongside an 8% decline in total criminal revenue. The data suggests that while the broader ecosystem is seeing lower aggregate totals, the median ransom payment per individual breach is trending upward, pointing to a strategic shift toward more targeted, high-value exploitation."