Active ransomware and extortion groups increased by 49% year over year.
Active ransomware and extortion groups increased by 49% year over year. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by IBM in May 2026. It covers topics including Ransomware Groups, Extortion Groups. The original data appears in 2026 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Active ransomware and extortion groups increased by 49% year over year. This data was published by IBM and covers Ransomware Groups, Extortion Groups.
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This statistic comes from 2026 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, published by IBM on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.ibm.com/reports/threat-intelligence.
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This statistic relates to Ransomware Groups, Extortion Groups. Browse more statistics on Ransomware Groups or from IBM.