\u200bRansomware attacks netted cybercrime groups a total of $813.5 million in 2024, a decline from $1.25 billion in 2023.
\nThe total amount extorted during the first half of 2024 stood at $459.8 million, blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis said, adding payment activity slumped after July 2024 by about 3.94%.
\n“The number of ransomware events increased into H2, but on-chain payments declined,\u00a0Ransomware attacks netted cybercrime groups a total of $813.5 million in 2024, a decline from $1.25 billion in 2023.
\nThe total amount extorted during the first half of 2024 stood at $459.8 million, blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis said, adding payment activity slumped after July 2024 by about 3.94%.
\n“The number of ransomware events increased into H2, but on-chain payments declined,\u00a0\u00a0The Hacker News<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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