https://therecord.media/australia-to-consider-banning-ransomware-payments
Australia to consider banning ransomware payments | The Record from Recorded Future News
Australia will consider banning ransomware payments in a bid to undermine the cybercriminal business model, a government minister said on Sunday.
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https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ransomware-payments-plummet/
Ransomware Payments Plummet in Education Amid Enhanced Resiliency - Infosecurity Magazine
Sep 10, 2025 - 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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https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Banning-ransomware-payments-is-not-so-straightforward
Security Think Tank: Banning ransomware payments is not so straightforward | Computer Weekly
In the wake of renewed calls for lawmakers to consider enacting legal bans on ransomware payments, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank weighs in to share...
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https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/252490335/Should-ransomware-payments-be-banned-Experts-weigh-in
Should ransomware payments be banned? Experts weigh in | TechTarget
Five experts from five different organizations give their take on whether ransomware payments should be banned. Overall, all five stopped short of recommending...
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https://www.itpro.com/security/ransomware/the-end-of-ransomware-payments-how-businesses-fit-into-the-fight
The end of ransomware payments: How businesses fit into the fight | IT Pro
Dec 11, 2023 - Governments worldwide have determined to stop ransomware payments, but what does this mean for businesses?
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https://www.techradar.com/news/fbi-recovers-ransomware-payments-paid-out-by-hospitals
FBI recovers ransomware payments paid out by hospitals | TechRadar
Jul 21, 2022 - Multiple hospitals paid north of $100,000 in exchange for Maui ransomware decryption key
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https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/ransomware-payments-and-law
Ransomware Payments and the Law | Lawfare
Ransomware amounts to an ongoing tax by foreign gangs on U.S. governments and industry. If U.S. companies are going to pay extortionate taxes to foreign...
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https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252502906/Make-ransomware-payments-illegal-say-79-of-cyber-pros
Make ransomware payments illegal, say 79% of cyber pros | Computer Weekly
Report produced for MSSP Talion claims overwhelming support for the criminalisation of ransomware payments
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https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252436371/Only-half-of-ransomware-payments-honoured
Only half of ransomware payments honoured | Computer Weekly
Only half of ransomware victims who pay ransoms to cyber criminals recover their data, a report reveals, pointing to a need for more effective strategies to...
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https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/252477336/Proofpoint-Ransomware-payments-made-in-half-of-US-attacks?track=NL-1820&ad=932083&src=932083&asrc=EM_NLN_122861476
Proofpoint: Ransomware payments made in half of U.S. attacks | TechTarget
Proofpoint released their sixth annual 'State of the Phish' report, which surveyed 600 working IT professionals from across seven countries and showed more...
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https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96371-ransomware-payments-shrank-from-44-to-12
Ransomware payments shrank from 44% to 12% | Security Magazine
Data shows a rise in ransomware claims from Q2 2020 through Q1 2021 (0.25% to 0.58% increase in frequency) but then a drop by 50% in Q2 2021 that largely...
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https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366572194/Banning-ransomware-payments-back-on-the-agenda
Banning ransomware payments back on the agenda | Computer Weekly
The idea of banning ransomware payments to cyber criminals is back on the agenda, with former NCSC chief Ciaran Martin arguing that tougher measures need to be...
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https://www.dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/guidance/faqs-cyber-sanctions-and-ransomware-payments
FAQs Cyber Sanctions and Ransomware Payments | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs...
This document only provides a summary of relevant sanctions laws. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice or for consulting the full text...
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https://www.pymnts.com/news/b2b-payments/2020/corporate-ransomware-payments-up-remote-working-environment/
Corporate Ransomware Payments Up Amid Telework
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https://www.itpro.com/security/ransomware/361263/30-countries-announce-crackdown-on-ransomware-payments
30 countries announce crackdown on ransomware payments | IT Pro
Oct 15, 2021 - Virtual Counter-Ransomware Initiative meeting at White House lays out plans
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https://www.brookings.edu/articles/should-ransomware-payments-be-banned/
Should ransomware payments be banned? | Brookings
Jul 26, 2021 - In recent memory, ransomware has gone from major nuisance to international crisis. Criminal gangs that target computers, encrypt their contents, and demand a...
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https://www.newschannel5.com/news/national/us-banks-say-2021-saw-over-1b-in-potential-ransomware-payments
US banks: 2021 saw over $1B in potential ransomware payments
Nov 1, 2022 - The sharp increase in these reported attacks could be caused by banks getting better at their ability to track and report them, the U.S. treasury said.
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https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-crime-ransomware-victim-extortion-2025/?mkt_tok=NTAzLUZBUC0wNzQAAAGYdxpzj8cF3xYp5bQ_kXGPc2JNa1VUr_CFam12IdluSofFE2uipckkorQD5w_J_Xzs7JqbIqBQOlmjncUTWhVHfYXyJVwIBxWZw7Unobl8ZIMA
Crypto Ransomware 2025: 35.82% YoY Decrease in Ransomware Payments
Sep 8, 2025 - Crypto ransomware experienced significant changes in 2024 with total ransom payments decreasing 35.82% YoY. Learn more in the 2025 Crypto Crime Report.
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https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/state-of-ransomware-report-22/
Ransomware Attacks and Payments Soar in 2021 - Infosecurity Magazine
Apr 27, 2022 - Around two-thirds (66%) of organizations were hit by a ransomware attack in 2021, surging from 37% in 2020
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https://www.htx.com/feed/community/10004950/
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Payments extorted through ransomware attacks decreased some 35% in 2024 compared to the year prior,
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https://www.govtech.com/policy/states-consider-legislation-to-ban-ransomware-payments
States Consider Legislation to Ban Ransomware Payments
Jul 26, 2021 - Some state legislators feel it should be illegal for organizations to pay ransomware criminals, as payments may encourage more attacks. However, a number of...
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https://www.10news.com/news/national/us-banks-say-2021-saw-over-1b-in-potential-ransomware-payments
US banks: 2021 saw over $1B in potential ransomware payments
Nov 1, 2022 - The sharp increase in these reported attacks could be caused by banks getting better at their ability to track and report them, the U.S. treasury said.
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https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/es/security/news/cybercrime-and-digital-threats/us-mayors-take-stand-against-ransomware-payments
US Mayors Take Stand Against Ransomware Payments - Noticias de seguridad| Trend Micro (ES)
As ransomware becomes a bigger problem for local governments and other organizations, US mayors take a firm stand against paying ransom to hackers.
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https://www.pymnts.com/news/b2b-payments/2021/b2b-payments-today-black-kite-makes-the-case-against-ransomware-payments/
B2B Payments Today: Black Kite On Ransomware
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https://www.wtkr.com/news/national/us-banks-say-2021-saw-over-1b-in-potential-ransomware-payments
US banks: 2021 saw over $1B in potential ransomware payments
Nov 1, 2022 - The sharp increase in these reported attacks could be caused by banks getting better at their ability to track and report them, the U.S. treasury said.
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