Ransomware in 2026: More groups, more victims, no slowdown

Ransomware activity followed a recognizable pattern during the previous four years. Each year was defined by a dominant actor, its collapse, or a major supply chain incident. Black Kite’s 2026 Ransomware Report documents a more fragmented market, with multiple ransomware playbooks scaling at the same time. Monthly victim count by threat actor (Source: Black Kite) Between April 2025 and March 2026, 61 new ransomware groups entered the market, averaging more than one group per week. … More →

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