Ransomware attacks edge up 3% in May 2026, education sector hit hardest with 54% surge
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Rebecca Moody
1mo ago· 10 min readenNews
Summary
Ransomware attacks increased slightly (3%) from April to May 2026, with 661 attacks logged compared to 640 in April. However, attack volumes remain lower than the first quarter of 2026 (700-800 per month). The education sector saw a significant 54% increase in attacks, while food and beverage companies (up 80%) and retail (up 19%) also experienced notable rises.
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bskyRansomware attacks edge up 3% in May 2026, education sector hit hardest with 54% surgecomparitech.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledRansomware attacks increased by just over three percent from April 2026 to May 2026, but remained low when compared to the other months of the year.
Comparitech researchers logged 661 attacks in May, up from 640 in April.
Attacks on the education sector rose significantly from April to May 2026, jumping by 54 percent from 13 to 20.
📢 Our May 2026 ransomware roundup is live!
🔺 661 attacks - UP 3% from April
🏫 Attacks on education UP 54%
🧑🍳 Attacks on food & beverage UP 80%
💻 Attacks on technology UP 29%
🚛 Attacks on transportation UP 20%
🛒 Attacks on retailers UP 19%
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