Ransomware Gangs Claim 30% More Victims, but Researchers Warn Some Breaches May Be Fake
The number of organizations named on ransomware leak sites rose 30% in the third quarter of 2026. Researchers say that does not mean attacks rose by the same amount. Most of the growth came from new, unproven groups, and some of their claims may be false. Leak sites are where ransomware gangs post...