How Ransomware Gangs Pick Their Targets in 2026

How Ransomware Gangs Pick Their Targets in 2026

Ransomware isn’t random. That might have been true five years ago when spray-and-pray campaigns dominated the landscape, but the threat actors operating in 2026 run structured operations. They select targets carefully, research thoroughly, and strike when they’ve maximised their chances of a payout. Understanding how they choose their victims is the first step towards making…