Cybersecuritydive Ransomware Gangs Shift to Data-Only Extortion Tactics
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Ransomware gangs are increasingly focusing on data-only extortion, leveraging businesses' concerns about reputational damage. Arctic Wolf's report indicates a significant rise in data extortion incidents, with a 44% share attributed to ransomware activities. The report also highlights the abuse of remote access tools by attackers and the importance of early detection in mitigating these threats.
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2026-02-17
Arctic Wolf releases report on data-only extortion growth
2026-02-17
Ransomware accounted for 44% of incidents reported by Arctic Wolf
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Attackers abuse remote access tools for extortion
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