Study: Ransomware Attackers Now Seek Silent, Long-Term Access

According to the Picus Red Report 2026, cyber attackers are shifting away from loud, destructive ransomware encryption toward stealthy, long-term access that stays hidden inside systems for months. The global cyber threat landscape is evolving from high-impact outages to “silent residency,” where attackers maintain hidden access and abuse identity and trusted infrastructure without triggering alarms. […] The post Study: Ransomware Attackers Now Seek Silent, Long-Term Access appeared first on VPN Central.