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https://www.zdnet.com/article/these-ransomware-victims-are-paying-more-to-recover-data/
These ransomware victims are paying more to recover data | ZDNET
May 17, 2023 - While the number of businesses reporting attacks this past year remained flat, a Sophos report makes one thing clear: There is a cheaper alternative every...
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https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366637711/Broken-decryptor-leaves-Sicarii-ransomware-victims-adrift
Broken decryptor leaves Sicarii ransomware victims adrift | Computer Weekly
A coding error in an emergent strain of ransomware leaves victims unable to recover their data, even if they cooperate with the hackers’ demands.
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https://blog.knowbe4.com/half-of-ransomware-victims-recovered-their-data-after-paying-the-ransom-demand
Half of Ransomware Victims Recovered Their Data After Paying the Ransom Demand
Half of Ransomware Victims Recovered Their Data After Paying the Ransom Demand
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https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-ransomware-victims/
#Infosec2025: Ransomware Victims Urged to Engage to Take Back Control - Infosecurity Magazine
Oct 29, 2025 - Engagement with ransomware actors doesn’t necessarily mean payment; it’s about getting the best outcomes, a leading negotiator had argued
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https://www.cybersecurity-insiders.com/ransomware-hackers-are-now-targeting-victims-with-an-infrastructure-driven-approach/
Ransomware Hackers Target Infrastructure Over Victims
Apr 28, 2026 - Ransomware hackers are now targeting victims with an infrastructure-driven approach, exploiting VPN flaws and systems to launch high-impact cyber attacks.
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https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/warlock-ransomware-sharepoint/
Warlock Ransomware Hitting Victims Globally Through SharePoint ToolShe - Infosecurity Magazine
Mar 17, 2026 - Trend Micro highlighted a sophisticated post-compromise attack chain to deploy the Warlock ransomware in unpatched SharePoint on-prem environments
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https://thehackernews.com/2026/04/systembc-c2-server-reveals-1570-victims.html
SystemBC C2 Server Reveals 1,570+ Victims in The Gentlemen Ransomware Operation
SystemBC C2 exposed 1,570+ victims tied to The Gentlemen since July 2025, revealing expanding ransomware scale.
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https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/florida-man-pleads-guilty-after-leaking-victims-insurance-details-to-blackcat-hackers
Ransomware negotiator pleads guilty after leaking victims' insurance details to 'BlackCat' hackers...
Apr 22, 2026 - Insider scheme extracted over $75 million in ransom payments from U.S. companies.
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https://dailysecurityreview.com/podcasts/coveware-reports-historic-drop-in-ransomware-payments-only-23-of-victims-paid-in-q3-2025/
Coveware Reports Historic Drop in Ransomware Payments: Only 23% of Victims Paid in Q3 2025 -...
Oct 28, 2025 - The global ransomware economy is collapsing under growing resistance from its targets. According to new data from cybersecurity firm Coveware, the third
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https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/ransomhub-ransomware-group-targets-210.html
RansomHub Ransomware Group Targets 210 Victims Across Critical Sectors
RansomHub ransomware group targets 210 victims across critical sectors. US government warns of rising attacks on infrastructure using advanced tactics
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https://www.coveware.com/blog/2024/1/25/new-ransomware-reporting-requirements-kick-in-as-victims-increasingly-avoid-paying
New Ransomware Reporting Requirements Kick in as Victims Increasingly Avoid Paying
Jan 26, 2024 - A lower percentage of ransomware victims are paying, as new regulations begin to elicit more and more public disclosure of ransomware incidents.
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