Ransomware Payments Plummet in Education Amid Enhanced Resiliency
Sophos found that average ransom demands and payments fell substantially in the education sector in 2025, as recovery time and costs fell
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Sophos found that average ransom demands and payments fell substantially in the education sector in 2025, as recovery time and costs fell
The cybersecurity threat landscape has witnessed a dramatic and alarming rise in the average ransomware payment, an increase exceeding 500%. Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, revealed in its annual "State of Ransomware 2024" report that the average ransom payment has increased 500% in the last year with organizations that paid a ransom reporting an average payment of $2 million, up from
How Attacks Have Changed; New Insights Into How an Attack Affects the BusinessThe fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware Report combines year-on-year insights with brand-new areas of study. It includes a deep dive into ransom demands and ransom payments and shines new light on the role of law enforcement in ransomware remediation.