Only 13% of ransomware victims paid the ransom in 2025, which is a decrease from 16.3% in 2024.
Only 13% of ransomware victims paid the ransom in 2025, which is a decrease from 16.3% in 2024. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Hornetsecurity in October 2025. It covers topics including Ransomware, Ransom. The original data appears in Ransomware Impact Report 2025. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Only 13% of ransomware victims paid the ransom in 2025, which is a decrease from 16.3% in 2024. This data was published by Hornetsecurity and covers Ransomware, Ransom.
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This statistic comes from Ransomware Impact Report 2025, published by Hornetsecurity on October 1, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.hornetsecurity.com/en/ransomware-report/.
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This statistic relates to Ransomware, Ransom. Browse more statistics on Ransomware or from Hornetsecurity.