The median ransom payment grew 368% year-over-year to nearly $60,000.
The median ransom payment grew 368% year-over-year to nearly $60,000. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Chainanalysis in May 2026. It covers topics including Ransomware, Ransom Payment. The original data appears in Total Ransomware Payments Stagnate for Second Consecutive Year, While Attacks Escalate. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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The median ransom payment grew 368% year-over-year to nearly $60,000. This data was published by Chainanalysis and covers Ransomware, Ransom Payment.
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This statistic comes from Total Ransomware Payments Stagnate for Second Consecutive Year, While Attacks Escalate, published by Chainanalysis on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-ransomware-2026/.
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This statistic relates to Ransomware, Ransom Payment. Browse more statistics on Ransomware or from Chainanalysis.