The average ransom paid dropped 33% in 2024 to $501,388, down from $747,651 in 2023.
The average ransom paid dropped 33% in 2024 to $501,388, down from $747,651 in 2023. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Baker Hostetler in April 2025. It covers topics including Ransomware, Ransom. The original data appears in Data Security Incident Response Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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The average ransom paid dropped 33% in 2024 to $501,388, down from $747,651 in 2023. This data was published by Baker Hostetler and covers Ransomware, Ransom.
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This statistic comes from Data Security Incident Response Report, published by Baker Hostetler on April 15, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.bakerlaw.com/ready-and-resilient-in-the-data-driven-age/.
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This statistic relates to Ransomware, Ransom. Browse more statistics on Ransomware or from Baker Hostetler.