INC Ransomware Emerges as Major RaaS Threat in 2026 with 830+ Victims Since 2023

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INC Ransomware Emerges as Major RaaS Threat in 2026 with 830+ Victims Since 2023
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Cybersecurity researchers have charted the evolution of INC from an nascent ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation to one of the most prolific cybercrime groups in 2026, claiming no less than 830 victims since August 2023. "The disruption of LockBit and the shutdown of BlackCat created opportunities for INC to expand as affiliates migrated to alternative ransomware operations," Acronis

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