Ransomware in 2026: How Pure Data Extortion Replaced Encryption as the Defining Cyber Threat
April 2026 set a new record with 105 ransomware attacks, ShinyHunters led the pack with 15 incidents, and the LockBit-Qilin-DragonForce alliance has reshaped the threat landscape. Encryption is no longer the centerpiece — pure data extortion is the new business model.
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