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Ransomware victims disclosed in 2026 — a fourth straight record year
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Of victims now sit in the $50M–$100M revenue band, the fastest-growing segment
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Active ransomware groups, more than double the 61 counted in 2023

Ransomware risk shows up months before the attack does

The average ransomware victim doesn't just sit high on the Ransomware Susceptibility Index® — the rating climbs for months first. Tracking that slope is how a TPCRM team acts on a vendor before the ransom note lands.

Black Kite RSI 7 Months Warning

Intelligence from a Hacker's Perspective

Remote code execution vulns

Exploitable RCE paths on internet-facing assets.

Open critical ports

Exposed services ransomware operators scan for first.

Fraudulent domains

Lookalike domains registered against the organization.

Leaked credentials

Employee credentials surfaced in breach corpora.

Stealer logs

Infostealer output tied to the organization's devices.

Endpoint & email security

Presence and config of the two controls that stop delivery.

Firmographic profile

Size and industry — both change who targets you.

Geolocation

Where assets sit, and which actors operate there

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