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Naming and shaming: How ransomware groups tighten the screws on victims

February 12, 2026 · WeLiveSecurity · Severity: CRITICAL

When corporate data is exposed on a dedicated leak site, the consequences linger long after the attack fades from the news cycle

Key Takeaways

  • ESET explains how ransomware groups use naming and shaming on dedicated leak sites to tighten the screws on victims.
  • Exposure on a leak site has consequences that linger long after an attack fades from the news cycle.
  • Organizations should prepare for data leak site exposure as part of ransomware incident response planning.
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