// Hacker Noon · 21 January 2026

Ransomware Doesn't Need to Lock Your Files Anymore — Here's Why That's Terrifying

Ransomware is evolving from "lock your files and demand payment" to "steal everything and threaten to leak it." About 50% of attacks now skip encryption entirely. Payments are declining, but the damage is worse than ever.

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