Ransomware activity remained elevated in Q1 2026, continuing the trend established over the past year.
According to the State of Ransomware Q1 2026 report from Check Point Research, overall attack volume stayed near historic highs. At the same time, the structure of the ransomware ecosystem changed materially. After two years of increasing fragmentation, activity is consolidating around a smaller number of dominant groups. For organizations, this shift reduces the number of active actors but increases the potential impact of individual incidents.
Key Findings:
- 2,122 organizations were listed on ransomware data leak sites in Q1 2026, making it the second-highest Q1 on record
- The top 10 ransomware groups accounted for 71% of all victims, reversing the fragmented landscape seen throughout much of 2025
- Qilin remained the most active ransomware operation for the third consecutive quarter, posting 338 victims
- LockBit confirmed its comeback, posting 163 victims and re-entering the global top tier
Taken together, these figures show that ransomware volume has stabilized at a high baseline, while operational power is concentrating in fewer, more capable hands.
You can read the report here: Q1 2026 Ransomware Report: Fewer Groups, Higher Impact – Check Point Blog
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Q1 2026 Ransomware Report From Check Point: Fewer Groups, Higher Impact
Ransomware activity remained elevated in Q1 2026, continuing the trend established over the past year.
According to the State of Ransomware Q1 2026 report from Check Point Research, overall attack volume stayed near historic highs. At the same time, the structure of the ransomware ecosystem changed materially. After two years of increasing fragmentation, activity is consolidating around a smaller number of dominant groups. For organizations, this shift reduces the number of active actors but increases the potential impact of individual incidents.
Key Findings:
Taken together, these figures show that ransomware volume has stabilized at a high baseline, while operational power is concentrating in fewer, more capable hands.
You can read the report here: Q1 2026 Ransomware Report: Fewer Groups, Higher Impact – Check Point Blog
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