Ransomware Payments Fail to Prevent Repeat Extortion Attempts

By Zack Whittaker · TechCrunch · 2026-07-22

TechCrunch reports that paying a ransom often fails to end a cyberattack, as criminal groups frequently return for second or third payments. New data from Proofpoint suggests that over one-third of businesses that settled with hackers faced subsequent extortion demands. This shif

TechCrunch reports that paying a ransom often fails to end a cyberattack, as criminal groups frequently return for second or third payments. New data from Proofpoint suggests that over one-third of businesses that settled with hackers faced subsequent extortion demands. This shif