During the first quarter of 2026, we monitored more than 70 active data leak sites (DLS) that collectively listed 2,122 new victims. This figure represents a 12.2% decline from the Q4 2025 all-time record of 2,416 victims but remains the second-highest Q1 on record at 117% above Q1 2024 (977 victims) and is keeping in line with the elevated baseline established through 2025.
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Patterns detected: ARC-0043 Motte-and-Bailey, ARC-0024 Ambiguity
The article presents a balanced view of the ongoing cybercrime activities by groups like DarkSide and REvil. However, it's important to acknowledge that media coverage often employs the Motte-and-Bailey technique by presenting a clear, damning picture of these organizations while simultaneously downplaying their impact or complicity in certain attacks (Motte). Simultaneously, the ambiguity surrounding the exact nature and motives o...