Q1 2026 Ransomware Attacks Hits 2,122 Orgs Amid Fewer, More Impactful Groups

**Q1 2026 ransomware snapshot:** Ransomware activity remained elevated with 2,122 organizations listed on data leak sites and a marked consolidation of power—top 10 groups accounted for 71% of victims—driven by established actors (Qilin, LockBit) and a fast-growing newcomer (The Gentlemen); attacks are increasingly access-driven, geographically diversified, and focused on high-downtime industries, signaling greater operational scalability and risk.