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Cybersecurity statistics / Ransomware

The average ransomware payment increased 36% to $682,702 compared to the previous year.

PublisherBakerHostetler
Report2026 Data Security Incident Response Report
Published26 March 2026
TopicsRansomware, Ransom Payment, Ransomware Cost

Published by BakerHostetler in 2026 Data Security Incident Response Report, 26 March 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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