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Data exfiltration occured in 96% of ransomware attacks in Q1 2026.

PublisherBlackFog
ReportThe State of Ransomware Q1 | 2026
Published6 May 2026
TopicsData Exfiltration, Ransomware

Published by BlackFog in The State of Ransomware Q1 | 2026, 6 May 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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