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Threat Research

Ransomware

cybercrime

state-sponsored ransomware

victimization

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe? How ransomware operators choose victims

Most ransomware attacks are opportunistic, not targeted at a specific sector or region

January 28, 2026

Sophos Counter Threat Unit Research Team