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Cyber Ransom Negotiators Rise as Payments Decline Under 50%

4/7/2026

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Ransomware attacks drive demand for cyber ransom negotiators.
Ransom payments have fallen from 56% to under 50% of affected companies in 2025.
Negotiations can span days to weeks and often involve young hackers.
Targeted companies include Marks and Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover, with ransom demands typically 1% to 2% of revenue.
Paying ransoms carries legal risks, including sanctions compliance and penalties.

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Story summary

Ransomware attacks drive demand for cyber ransom negotiators.
Ransom payments have fallen from 56% to under 50% of affected companies in 2025.
Negotiations can span days to weeks and often involve young hackers.
Targeted companies include Marks and Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover, with ransom demands typically 1% to 2% of revenue.
Paying ransoms carries legal risks, including sanctions compliance and penalties.