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The 2026 Annual Threat Report Breakdown, Part 2 — Once They're In: Post-Compromise Tactics, Ransomware & Exfiltration

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Join hosts Tehman and John as they discuss:

  • Why ransomware now prioritizes exfiltration over encryption
  • How attackers can exfiltrate your data in just 6 minutes
  • Why proactive darkweb monitoring is critical

John Dilgen: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at ReliaQuest, where he specializes in researching cyber threats impacting ReliaQuest customers. With a strong technical background, he previously served as an Incident Response Analyst and Trainer at ReliaQuest.

Tehman Tariq: Sr. Manager of Cyber Operations at ReliaQuest. He has spent a majority of my career leading our Incident Response, Security Architecture, and Detection teams. As well has working hand in hand with CISOs to introduce automation allowing for the maturity of their security programs.

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