Security News > 2021 > February > Ransomware Profitability

Analyzing cryptocurrency data, a research group has estimated a lower-bound on 2020 ransomware revenue: $350 million, four times more than in 2019.

Based on the company's data, among last year's top earners, there were groups like Ryuk, Maze, Doppelpaymer, Netwalker, Conti, and REvil.

Ransomware is now an established worldwide business.

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https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2021/02/ransomware-profitability.html