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State of ransomware in 2026

·Source: Securelist (Kaspersky)

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Executive Summary

Kaspersky researchers are sharing insights into the main ransomware trends for 2026: EDR killers on the rise, switching from data encryption to data leaks, and more.

Analysis

Kaspersky researchers are sharing insights into the main ransomware trends for 2026: EDR killers on the rise, switching from data encryption to data leaks, and more.
Source Attribution

Originally published by Securelist (Kaspersky) on May 12, 2026.

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