
Sophos 2026 State of Ransomware Report: Declining Payments but Rising Data Encryption
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Sophos published its 2026 State of Ransomware Report, highlighting trends such as a decline in ransom payments and an increase in data encryption by attackers. The report is publicly accessible without requiring a login or paywall. Direct links to the full report and an accompanying blog post overview are provided.