Ransomware Crooks Are Busier Than Ever — But Making Less Money, Researchers Say

The cybercrime business is booming, at least on paper. According to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, the number of ransomware attacks jumped 50% in 2025, with nearly 8,000 separate incidents recorded throughout the year. Yet for all that hustle, hackers walked away with less cash than the year before. Related Reading: Is […]