INC Ransomware Gang Targets the Legal Sector
KnowBe4, Friday, July 3rd, 2026
The INC ransomware-as-a-service operation has made legal services its top target industry in 2026.
KnowBe4 reports that the INC ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has grown into one of the premier ransomware offerings, claiming hundreds of victims in 2026. Legal services now rank as its top target industry.
Researchers attribute this shift to the high-value, sensitive documents law firms hold, which create significant financial and reputational pressure when compromised. The post highlights the growing threat to the legal sector and the leverage attackers gain from sensitive client data.