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That being said, the numbers are still quite eyewatering.

New ransom guidelines

There are a few likely reasons for this.

A laptop with a red screen with a white skull on it with the message: "RANSOMWARE. All your files are encrypted."

As cybersecurity teams develop their tactics and adapt to threats, alternatives to blindly paying ransoms have developed.

Cybersecurity and cyberattacks are both constantly evolving, so the future is unpredictable.