Data-only Extortion Grows as Ransomware Gangs Seek Better Profits

Data-only extortion grows as ransomware gangs seek better profits

Businesses should prioritize securing one type of technology in particular, the security firm Arctic Wolf said in a new report.

Ransomware victims refuse to pay as data extortion soars

Most ransomware-hit firms now refuse to pay, as Arctic Wolf reports an 11-fold surge in data-only extortion and booming remote access abuse.

Growth in Data Extortion Incidents and Continued Dominance of Ransomware

Arctic Wolf has reported an 11-fold increase in data-only extortion incidents over the past year, alongside the continued dominance of ransomware, according to its 2026 Threat Report. The report, based on [...]

Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused

Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers ‘log in instead of break in’, abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.

Data-only extortion grows as ransomware gangs seek better profits - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Data-only extortion attacks surged elevenfold over the past year, according to a report that the security firm Arctic Wolf released on Tuesday, illustrating how ransomware gangs are capitalizing on businesses’ fears of reputational damage. In

Rising threats: the 2026 Arctic Wolf security report

Arctic Wolf highlights a surge in data-theft extortions and remote access threats in its latest threat report.