Ransomware Ecosystem Consolidates Around LockBit Alumni, Qilin, Hyflock, and The Gentlemen

The global ransomware landscape shifted noticeably in the first quarter of 2026, as former operators from well-known criminal groups began launching their own competing programs. Data leak sites tracked 2,122 new victims during Q1 2026, making it the second-highest first-quarter total on record. Despite years of sustained law enforcement action, the ransomware business is clearly […]

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