The number of companies paying ransomware attackers for decryption keys and delete stolen files has plummeted, and now represents just 23% of all victims, new research has claims.
In its report, Coveware said ransom payment rates across all impact scenarios – encryption, data exfiltration, and other extortion – fell to a “historical low” of 23% in Q3 2025. “ This continuation of the long-term downward trend is something all industry participants should take a moment to reflect on: that cyber extortion’s overall success rate is contracting,” the company said.
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