BlackFog Q1 Ransomware Report: Only 1 in 9 Ransomware Attacks Made Public as Data Exfiltration Hits 96%

The Untold Truth: 2,160 Ransomware Attacks Hidden by Businesses Worldwide

In a startling revelation, a recent report by BlackFog has uncovered that businesses across the globe are hiding a staggering number of ransomware attacks. During the first quarter of 2026, organizations concealed approximately 2,160 ransomware attacks, while only 264 were publicly disclosed. This represents an alarming trend in the cybersecurity landscape, raising pressing questions about the transparency of organizations in reporting such inci…

BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public

BlackFog finds ransomware groups kept 2,160 attacks under wraps in the first quarter as healthcare and government remained prime targets.

BlackFog Q1 Ransomware Report: Only 1 in 9 Ransomware Attacks Made Public as Data Exfiltration Hits 96%