Ransomware Landscape in 2026 Sees Proliferation of Groups and Victims, Aided by AI

A new report indicates that the ransomware market in 2026 is becoming more fragmented, with 61 new groups emerging between April 2025 and March 2026, bringing the total to 146 active groups by June 2026. AI is noted as a factor accelerating reconnaissance, phishing, social engineering, and extortion.