https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sodinokibi-ryuk-ransomware-drive-up-average-ransom-to-111-000/

The first quarter of the year recorded an increase of the average amount ransomware operators demand from their victims. Compared to the previous quarter, a 33% swell was noted, driven by the Sodinokibi and Ryuk ransomware operators.

Behind this are successful attacks against large enterprises that can afford to pay top dollar to get their data back.