Smaller crews piled in as old names splintered and rebranded Ransomware payments cratered in 2025, but it seems like the cybercrooks launching the attacks didn't get the memo.… That's the headline ...

Ransomware payments declined in 2025 despite surge in attacks, as Bitcoin use persisted and median payouts climbed sharply.

Here is a practical look at common ransomware attacks, how they operate, and how organizations can defend against them.

According to Chainalysis, attackers are increasingly turning their attention to small and medium-sized enterprises.