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Only one in nine ransomware attacks becomes publicly disclosed. The rest happen in silence. That gap between what is reported and what is real has direct consequences for every organization that buys, sells, or underwrites cyber insurance. This ransomware trend is just part of the BlackFog Q1 2026 State of Ransomware report, released on May … Read more
At-Bay’s analysis of more than 6,500 claims documents how Akira ransomware and a single VPN brand reshaped the cyber insurance loss landscape in 2025. Cyber insurance claims hit record highs in 2025. Frequency rose 7% year-over-year. Average severity climbed to an all-time high of $221,000. Those are the headline numbers. The story behind them is … Read more
Ransomware is hitting English-speaking countries hard. Nozomi Networks Labs reports that 70% of global ransomware activity targets these regions. In late 2025, the U.S. faced 40% of attacks, while Canada and the UK made up another 30%. Attackers are now using generative AI to create convincing lures, act faster, and succeed more often. In September, … Read more
This question feels critical after reading BlackFog’s 2025 annual ransomware report. The findings show attacks are happening faster, reaching more places, and affecting more victims quietly. There’s also a clear move toward data theft and extortion. If you run a business, ask yourself two things: Do I need ransomware insurance? If I have it, is … Read more
Hackers are using encryption less often and are choosing data theft and extortion instead. A new white paper, “Ransomware 2026,” from Symantec and the Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team, tracks this shift. Released on January 14, the report connects the change to higher profits, faster operations, and less complexity for attackers. Record High Counts Mask … Read more