Of the UK ransomware reports made (323) where the sector of the organisation was listed, the manufacturing industry (42 reports), scientific and technical sector (21 reports) and education sector (19 reports) have all been impacted.
Of the UK ransomware reports made (323) where the sector of the organisation was listed, the manufacturing industry (42 reports), scientific and technical sector (21 reports) and education sector (19 reports) have all been impacted. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by City of London Police in July 2026. It covers topics including UK, Ransomware, Manufacturing, Technical, Education. The original data appears in Don’t pay the ransom: Warning to organisations to protect themselves from ransomware attacks as more than 320 businesses affected last year. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Of the UK ransomware reports made (323) where the sector of the organisation was listed, the manufacturing industry (42 reports), scientific and technical sector (21 reports) and education sector (19 reports) have all been impacted. This data was published by City of London Police and covers UK, Ransomware, Manufacturing, Technical, Education.
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This statistic comes from Don’t pay the ransom: Warning to organisations to protect themselves from ransomware attacks as more than 320 businesses affected last year, published by City of London Police on July 4, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/dont-pay-the-ransom-warning-to-organisations-to-protect-themselves-from-ransomware-attacks-as-more-than-320-businesses-affected-last-year/.
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This statistic relates to UK, Ransomware, Manufacturing, Technical, Education. Browse more statistics on UK or from City of London Police.