Largest Ransomware Payments - The Top 10

Largest Ransomware Payments - Top 10

Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly prevalent. Quite simply because there is so much easy money to be made through this form of attack.

Not only are the attacks becoming more frequent but the fees being demanded and also on the rise.

Here is a list of 10 of the largest known ransomware payments to date:

Dark Angels Ransomware Group

A Fortune 50 company paid a record-breaking $75 million to the Dark Angels ransomware group in early 2024. This is the highest known ransom payment ever reported​ (SecurityWeek)​​ (Techopedia)​.

CNA Financial - Largest Ransomware Payments

In 2021, CNA Financial, an insurance giant, paid $40 million to the hackers responsible for a ransomware attack​ (Heimdal Security)​.

Colonial Pipeline

This major US fuel pipeline operator paid $4.4 million to the DarkSide ransomware group after an attack that disrupted fuel supplies across the country in 2021​ (Heimdal Security)​.

Brenntag

The North American division of this chemical distributor paid $4.4 million to DarkSide after a ransomware attack in 2021​ (Heimdal Security)​.

CWT Global - Largest Ransomware Payments

The US travel services company paid $4.5 million to the Ragnar Locker ransomware group in 2020​ (Heimdal Security)​.

JBS USA

The world's largest meat processing company paid $11 million to the REvil (Sodinokibi) ransomware group in 2021 to regain control of their systems​ (SC Media)​.

Kaseya

The IT management company paid $70 million in ransom demands following an attack that affected multiple clients. However, the actual payment amount settled is unclear, with some reports suggesting a negotiated amount lower than initially demanded​ (SC Media)​.

Acer - Largest Ransomware Payments

In 2021, the computer manufacturer Acer faced a ransom demand of $50 million by the REvil ransomware group. It's not confirmed if the payment was made, but the demand was one of the highest ever reported​ (SC Media)​.

Travelex

This London-based foreign currency exchange company paid $2.3 million to the Sodinokibi ransomware group after an attack on New Year’s Eve 2019​ (Heimdal Security)​.

Garmin

The GPS and wearable tech company reportedly paid a $10 million ransom to the Evil Corp hacker group in 2020​ (SC Media)​.

Exposure Within Your Company - Largest Ransomware Attack

These incidents highlight the increasing scale of ransomware demands and the significant financial impacts on targeted organizations. Only the true costs are far greater that just the fee being demanded and potentially paid.

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