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Data leak site-claimed ransomware incidents grew by 50% YoY — an all-time high.

Data Leak SitesRansomware

On-chain analysis indicates that spikes in IAB inflows typically precede increases in ransomware payments and victim leaks by roughly 30 days.

IABRansomwareRansom PaymentVictim Leaks

The United States remains the most heavily targeted jurisdiction in leak site activity, followed by Canada, Germany, the UK, and other parts of Europe.

Data Leak SitesUSCanadaGermanyUK

Total on-chain ransomware payments fell by approximately 8% to $820 million in 2025, even as claimed attacks rose 50%.

On-Chain Ransomware PaymentsRansomware

The median ransom payment grew 368% year-over-year to nearly $60,000.

RansomwareRansom Payment

Manufacturing and finance/professional services were the most heavily compromised in leak site activity.

Data Leak SitesManufacturingFinanceProfessional Services