According to a new Chainalysis report, ransomware incidents increased by 50% in 2025. Despite the surge in attacks, ransom payments have remained flat. The report indicates that ransomware attackers are facing challenges in converting attacks into financial gains. Regulatory pressure and a growing reluctance to pay ransoms have negatively impacted the proceeds for these attackers, according to reports. The report suggests that attackers are "working harder for diminishing returns."

According to a new Chainalysis report, ransomware incidents increased by 50% in 2025. Despite the surge in attacks, ransom payments have remained flat. The report indicates that ransomware attackers are facing challenges in converting attacks into financial gains. Regulatory pressure and a growing reluctance to pay ransoms have negatively impacted the proceeds for these attackers, according to reports. The report suggests that attackers are "working harder for diminishing returns."