Largest ransomware payment
The current largest ransomware payment record is $75 million, held by Undisclosed Fortune 50 company, paid to the Dark Angels group, set on January 1, 2024. Last checked October 14, 2026.
$75
million
Undisclosed Fortune 50 company, paid to the Dark Angels group
- Holder
- Undisclosed Fortune 50 company, paid to the Dark Angels group
- Record
- $75 million
- Location
- United States, reportedly
- Date set
- January 1, 2024
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- chainalysis.com Crypto crime mid year update part
- zscaler.com Threatlabz ransomware report
- techtarget.com The mystery of the 75M ransom payment to Dark Angels
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