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Ransomware activity surges with fake leaks and no encryption, report shows

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Ransomware attacks saw a significant increase in the first quarter of 2026, with a 22% year-over-year rise in victim posts on leak sites. Cybercriminals are adopting more aggressive tactics, including faking data leaks and bypassing encryption altogether. This trend indicates a shift in ransomware methodologies, potentially making recovery more challenging for targeted organizations. AI

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Ransomware activity surges with fake leaks and no encryption, report shows

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