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Ransomware data theft surges 275 percent
Original: https:// shattered.io/ransomware-data-t heft-surge-275-percent-2026 # Ransomware # DataBreach # CyberSecurity # ThreatIn
A new report points to a 275 percent surge in ransomware-related data theft heading into 2026, with attackers increasingly stealing data rather than only encrypting systems. Cybersecurity commentators are sharing the finding, citing Zscaler threat intelligence, as organisations brace for more double-extortion attacks.
Why now: Security practitioners are reacting to a sharp reported rise in ransomware data theft heading into 2026.
Evidence
- https:// shattered.io/ransomware-data-t heft-surge-275-percent-2026 # Ransomware # DataBreach # CyberSecurity # ThreatIntelligence # Zscaler # AchievementUnlocked (3/3) · security_crawler_carl@infosec.exchange · 2
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