Ransomware Attacks and Businesses

Ransomware attacks edge up 3% in May 2026, education sector hit hardest with 54% surge

Ransomware attacks increased slightly (3%) from April to May 2026, with 661 attacks logged compared to 640 in April. However, attack volumes

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UK businesses underreport ransomware attacks due to stigma, police data suggests

Analysis of UK ransomware reporting data from the City of London Police's Report Fraud service reveals that businesses are significantly und

UK ransomware reports: 323 organisations attacked, SMEs hit hardest, underreporting suspected

Between April 2025 and March 2026, 323 UK organisations reported ransomware attacks to the national Report Fraud service, with over half (17

Europe Becomes Top Ransomware Target as Attacks Surge 55% in Early 2026

After a global lull in ransomware activity in 2024-2025, Europe has become the primary target for ransomware attacks in 2026. Black Kite res

Ransomware attacks rose in 2025 as traditional data breaches declined, Bitsight report finds

A 2025 report from Bitsight reveals that ransomware attacks increased while traditional data breaches declined. The report also highlights a