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Ransomware Now Shows Up in Nearly Half of All Breaches: A Survival Playbook for Lean Security Teams
August 10, 2026 · Cyble · Severity: CRITICAL
Ransomware accounted for 49.7% of all breaches in 2025, with 5,967 attacks recorded. The rise of RaaS has led to 57 new ransomware groups, making incident response plans essential for organizations.
Key Takeaways
- Ransomware now appears in nearly half of all data breaches, per Cyble data.
- Ransomware-as-a-service has lowered the skill barrier for attackers.
- Lean security teams need a response plan as important as prevention.