Cybercriminals Abandon Encryption for Data Extortion, Raising Stakes for Risk Managers

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Risk & Insurance - Mar 04, 2026

As data-only extortion surged to 65% of cases in the second half of 2025, organizations face reputational and legal fallout that outweighs operational disruption: Resilience. The post Cybercriminals Abandon Encryption for Data Extortion, Raising Stakes for Risk Managers appeared first on Risk &...

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