Ransomware demands are rising — 12 ways to fight back

Ransomware groups, BEC actors, and data extortionists refine tactics, exploiting remote access tools, trusted platforms, and unpatched vulnerabilities to target organizations. As defenses improve, threat actors adapt—shifting to data theft, leveraging AI, and increasing speed and specialization.

This report, based on real-world incident data, explores the evolving threat landscape and provides actionable 2026 guidance, including:

• Why 65% of non-BEC incidents stem from remote access tool abuse
• How data incidents surged 11x, reflecting attacker strategy shifts
• Key predictions and 12 recommendations to bolster defenses

Read the full report to shape your security strategy.