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Why pure extortion is replacing traditional ransomware

  • Pierluigi Paganini--Securityaffairs.com
  • published date: 2026-05-23 13:13:59 UTC

Ransomware gangs are shifting from encryption to pure extortion, focusing on stolen data, reputational pressure, and stealthier attacks. Ransomware groups are quietly changing strategy in 2026. Instead of encrypting systems and causing immediate disruption, m…

Why pure extortion is replacing traditional ransomware Ransomware groups are quietly changing strategy in 2026. Instead of encrypting systems and causing immediate disruption, many attackers are now… [+6671 chars]