Ransomware Payments Flatline as Attacks Reach Record Levels Globally Again

Ransomware payments stagnated despite record attacks claimed. Total on-chain ransomware payments fell by approximately 8% to $820 million in 2022, down from $896 million in 2021. Chainalysis data shows that while attacks increased, revenue growth stalled. This stagnation may indicate changing dynamics in the ransomware landscape or efforts to disrupt payments.