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Ransomware payments drop to record low amid attack surge
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Published 2026-02-26 13:23 UTCUpdated 2026-02-26 14:00 UTC
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Overview
Ransomware payments have dropped to a record low of 28% despite a surge in attacks, with the Qilin gang leading the charge in the cybercriminal landscape.
Score total
1.15
Momentum 24h
3
Posts
3
Origins
3
Source types
1
Duplicate ratio
0%
Why now
- Recent data reveals a significant shift in ransomware payment behavior.
- The dominance of the Qilin gang highlights the evolving threat landscape.
- Organizations must reassess their cybersecurity strategies in light of these trends.
Why it matters
- The decline in ransomware payments may indicate improved resilience among organizations.
- The rise in attacks suggests that cybercriminals are adapting their strategies.
- Understanding these trends is crucial for developing effective cybersecurity policies.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: high
Recurring claims
- Ransomware payments dropped to a record low as attacks surged.
- The Qilin ransomware gang dominated the ecosystem with over 100 attacks in January 2026.
How sources frame it
- BleepingComputer: neutral
- The Record: neutral
All evidence
All evidence
Ransomware payment rate drops to record low as attacks surge
BleepingComputer · bleepingcomputer.com · 2026-02-26 14:00 UTC
Qilin crew continues to dominate ransomware ecosystem
ComputerWeekly IT Security · computerweekly.com · 2026-02-26 13:54 UTC
Ransomware payments dropped in 2025 as attack numbers reached record levels: Chainalysis
The Record (Recorded Future News) · therecord.media · 2026-02-26 13:23 UTC
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