# Kicking Off 2026 with Ransomware Insights and Defense Strategies

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Podcast: [ShadowTalk: Powered by ReliaQuest](https://stenobird.com/podcast/shadowtalk-powered-by-reliaquest-61547)
Published: 2026-01-14T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Join hosts Brandon and Tehman as they discuss: The resurgence of LockBit 5.0 and its December 2025 surge in named organizationsHow top ransomware groups like Qilin, Akira, and Clop dominated in 2025.Actionable defense strategies for organizations to proactively combat ransomware in 2026Brandon Tirado: Director of Threat Research for ReliaQuest. Brandon is a skilled cyber defense professional with a unique combination of management and hands-on...

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