Ransomware has Become One of the Most Popular Kinds of Cybercrime, with an Average Ransom Demand of About $170,000. Ransomware has now become one of the most popular options for cyberattackers since 2022. The average amount attackers demand is $170,000.
100 Mind-Blowing Ransom Facts
Only eight per cent of businesses that pay ransom to hackers receive all of their data in return. (Sophos)