More Ransomware Victims Are Declining to Pay Extortionists

While Average Falls Below 30%, We're Still Far From Seeing Criminal Profits Dry Up
The number of victims who opt to pay a ransom appears to have declined to a record low. During the last three months of 2023, an average of 29% of organizations hit by ransomware paid a ransom - a notable shift from what ransomware watchers saw in recent years.

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