---
title: "The average ransomware payment has skyrocketed to over $1,000 - PCWorld"
url: "https://thecybersecurityplace.com/the-average-ransomware-payment-has-skyrocketed-to-over-1000-pcworld/"
date: "2017-04-27T04:09:58+00:00"
section: "Software"
tags:
  - "Ransomware"
  - "Software Security"
source: "pcworld.com"
source_url: "https://www.pcworld.com/article/3192789/security/ransomware-attacks-are-taking-a-greater-toll-on-victims-wallets.html"
---

# The average ransomware payment has skyrocketed to over $1,000 - PCWorld

April 27, 2017 · Reported by pcworld.com

![](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/portadas/2017/the-average-ransomware-payment-has-skyrocketed-to-over-1000-pcworld.jpg)

> The hackers spreading ransomware are getting greedier. In 2016, the average ransom demand to free computers hit with the infection rose to $1,077, up from $294 the year before, according to security firm Symantec.

[Read the full article at pcworld.com](https://www.pcworld.com/article/3192789/security/ransomware-attacks-are-taking-a-greater-toll-on-victims-wallets.html)

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