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Initial ransom demands surged 47% year-over-year in 2025.

May 27, 2026

Initial ransom demands surged 47% year-over-year in 2025. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Coalition in May 2026. It covers topics including Ransomware, Ransom Demand. The original data appears in 2026 Cyber Claims Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 3/5/2026

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Initial ransom demands surged 47% year-over-year in 2025. This data was published by Coalition and covers Ransomware, Ransom Demand.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from 2026 Cyber Claims Report, published by Coalition on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.coalitioninc.com/claims-report/2026.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Ransomware, Ransom Demand. Browse more statistics on Ransomware or from Coalition.

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