Ransomware claims are getting more expensive, new data shows

By the numbers: Ransomware accounted for 91% of all incurred losses among Resilience's customer base in the first half of 2025, according to the report.

• The cost of a ransomware-related insurance claim jumped 17% year over year, per the report. Resilience did not provide the exact dollar-amount numbers.

Yes, but: The total number of ransomware attacks that turned into claims with incurred losses shrunk: In the first half of 2024, 60% of ransomware claims led to losses, while in the same time this year, 42% of claims led to losses.

What to watch: Ransomware gangs are constantly adapting to keep their schemes profitable, Resilience warned.

• That includes using AI tools to improve each aspect of the kill chain, such as phishing emails and the negotiation process.

Go deeper: Negotiating with ransomware gangs works, survey finds