Ransomware attacks may be coming less effective, as revenue from ransomware fell by 40% to $456 million (£368m) in 2022.

Blockchain analytics firm Chainlaysis shared the data as part of its upcoming 2023 Crypto Crime Report, emphasising that the reduced revenue doesn’t necessarily mean the number of ransomware attacks has fallen.

What has changed is that companies have been upping their cybersecurity measures and ransom victims are becoming less willing to pay up to...