The average ransom payment in 2023 was more than $3.6 million, an increase from last year's average of $2.5 million
The average ransom payment in 2023 was more than $3.6 million, an increase from last year's average of $2.5 million — This cybersecurity statistic was published by ExtraHop in October 2025. It covers topics including Ransomware payout. The original data appears in 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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The average ransom payment in 2023 was more than $3.6 million, an increase from last year's average of $2.5 million This data was published by ExtraHop and covers Ransomware payout.
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This statistic comes from 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report, published by ExtraHop on October 13, 2025. You can view the original report at https://cloud-assets.extrahop.com/resources/reports/global-threat-landscape-report-2025.pdf.
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This statistic relates to Ransomware payout. Browse more statistics on Ransomware payout or from ExtraHop.