Ransomware Data Roundup

How activity remains historically high as threat actors consolidate and expand.

Jul 14, 2026
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ZeroFox has released their Q2 2026 Ransomware Wrap-Up showing:
  • Ransomware and digital extortion incidents were higher than Q2 2025 and Q2 2024.
  • Qilin remains the world's most active ransomware group for the fifth consecutive quarter. The Gentlemen climbed to the second most prominent. 
  • Additional details on the top five ransomware players.
To access the report, click here.
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