2021 Unit 42 Ransomware Threat Report

In 2020, ransomware threat groups embraced sophisticated tactics like double-extortion to exploit victims for even more money than the year before, with the average ransom paid increasing by 171% year-over-year.

In this report, Unit 42 draws on extensive research and Crypsis case data to analyze:

• The top ransomware variants targeting organizations around the globe
• Rising average ransomware payments
• Ransomware predictions as security teams plan for the future
• Actionable next steps to immediately reduce ransomware risk