Ransomware attacks rose 55.1% year-over-year in the first four months of 2026 and reached an average of 171 incidents per month.
Ransomware attacks rose 55.1% year-over-year in the first four months of 2026 and reached an average of 171 incidents per month. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Black Kite in June 2026. It covers topics including Ransomware, Incident Rates. The original data appears in 2026 European Cyber Risk Report: Ransomware Is Escalating and Your Third Parties Are the Entry Point. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Ransomware attacks rose 55.1% year-over-year in the first four months of 2026 and reached an average of 171 incidents per month. This data was published by Black Kite and covers Ransomware, Incident Rates.
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This statistic comes from 2026 European Cyber Risk Report: Ransomware Is Escalating and Your Third Parties Are the Entry Point, published by Black Kite on June 28, 2026. You can view the original report at https://blackkite.com/report/2026-europe-cyber-risk-report.
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