Publicly disclosed ransomware increased by 49% year-on-year, reaching 1,174 incidents, nearly four times higher than in 2020.
Publicly disclosed ransomware increased by 49% year-on-year, reaching 1,174 incidents, nearly four times higher than in 2020. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by BlackFog in February 2026. It covers topics including Ransomware, Publicly Disclosed Ransomware, Incident Volume. The original data appears in 2025 State of Ransomware Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Publicly disclosed ransomware increased by 49% year-on-year, reaching 1,174 incidents, nearly four times higher than in 2020. This data was published by BlackFog and covers Ransomware, Publicly Disclosed Ransomware, Incident Volume.
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This statistic comes from 2025 State of Ransomware Report, published by BlackFog on February 14, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.blackfog.com/register-for-2025-state-of-ransomware-annual-report/.
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