Ransomware Gangs That Steal Data and Extort You
What We Saw in 2025
Ransomware groups became more organized. Some broke into companies, others stole data, and others handled negotiations. Victims were threatened with public leaks if they didn’t pay.
Source: Deloitte
https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/services/consulting/articles/cybersecurity-trends-report.html
2026 Outlook
Fewer groups will cause more damage. Hospitals, utilities, manufacturers, and regulated industries will be heavily targeted.
Defender Focus
- Isolate identity systems
- Use offline and immutable backups
- Monitor for large data transfers
- Patch known exploited vulnerabilities
- Prepare ransomware response playbooks
References
- Deloitte threat trends: https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/services/consulting/articles/cybersecurity-trends-report.html
- Ransomware victim trends: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ransomware-numbers-rise-despite/
- CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
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