Stay informed with CYFIRMA’s February 2026 Ransomware Threat Report.
February continued to reflect a high-activity ransomware environment, with noticeable shifts in group dynamics and operational patterns. While Qilin sustained consistent activity levels, other actors showed mixed trends, with some groups scaling rapidly and others reducing operations, highlighting the constantly evolving nature of the ecosystem. The ransomware model continues to move toward access-led intrusions and extortion strategies driven by psychological and operational pressure rather than purely technical compromise. Techniques such as credential-based access, abuse of legitimate tools, and stealth-focused persistence are becoming more prominent, alongside increasing use of cloud and virtual infrastructure to support campaigns.
Geographically, the United States remained the most affected region, followed by Canada, the United Kingdom, and key European markets, with continued spread across Asia-Pacific and emerging economies. Industry targeting remained focused on sectors with high operational dependency and valuable data, particularly professional services, manufacturing, and information technology.
Link to The Research Report: https://www.cyfirma.com/research/tracking-ransomware-feb-2026/
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