Data Extortion

Ransomware Evolution 2016-2026: What Defenders Keep Missing

Post author:Prabhu Kalyan Samal
Post published:February 2, 2026
Post category:Ransomware & Malware Security

A decade analysis of ransomware evolution from 2016 to 2026, covering RaaS operations, double extortion, initial access brokers, living off the land techniques, and what defenders keep missing.

CD Projekt Red Ransomware: The Source-Code Auction That Failed

Post author:Prabhu Kalyan Samal
Post published:February 25, 2021
Post category:Ransomware & Malware Security

HelloKitty ransomware encrypted CDPR's network and stole Cyberpunk 2077 and Witcher 3 source code — then auctioned it on a crime forum after the studio refused to pay. The incident file on IP extortion, auction economics, and the no-ransom playbook.