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How Ransomware Gangs Now Use Stolen Data Twice

How Ransomware Gangs Now Use Stolen Data Twice

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Ransomware has evolved beyond encrypting files and demanding payment. In 2026, the most dangerous ransomware groups are double-dipping: they extort a ransom to decrypt your data, then sell the stolen data on dark web marketplaces. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dissect the business model behind modern ransomware, using the real-world case of the ALPHV/BlackCat attack on a mid-sized healthcare provider in May 2026. They explain why the old 'pay or lose access' threat is being replaced by a triple threat: encryption, data leak, and data sale. Lucas breaks down the economics — how a single attack can generate $12 million in illicit revenue — and why insurance policies are rewriting coverage clauses. Luna digs into the new SEC rules requiring public companies to disclose ransomware payments within four days, creating a perverse incentive for attackers to target publicly traded firms. The hosts also discuss why Cloudflare's stock dropped 9 percent this week despite strong earnings, and how the broader cybersecurity sector is pricing in a ransomware escalation. If you work in IT, finance, or compliance, this episode gives you the framework to understand the new ransomware playbook before your company becomes the next headline. #Ransomware #DoubleExtortion #ALPHV #BlackCat #Cybersecurity #DataBreach #SEC #DisclosureRules #CyberInsurance #DarkWeb #HealthcareSecurity #Cloudflare #CRWD #PANW #Technology #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #CybersecurityPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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