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Darren Hopkins
Head of Cyber at McGrathNicol with expertise in ransomware trends and incident response; co-author of the firm's annual ransomware survey featured in the episode.
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Nov 17, 2025
• 14min
Q+A: The $711,000 cost many businesses are still willing to pay
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Darren Hopkins, Head of Cyber at McGrathNicol and ransomware expert, and Brendan Payne, Cyber partner focusing on incident analysis, dive into the shifting landscape of ransomware. They reveal that average ransom payments have declined significantly from $1.35M to $711K as businesses grow more cautious about paying. The duo discusses evolving tactics like double extortion and the impact of mandatory reporting regulations. Their insights suggest that increased awareness and accountability could lead to better defensive strategies for organizations.
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