Major Increase in Ransomware Attacks Targeting Europe, Warns New Report

(Danny Palmer – Infosecurity Magazine) There number of ransomware attacks against organizations across Europe has significantly increased during the past year, a new report has warned. This according to analysis of publicly disclosed ransomware incidents by researchers at cyber risk management provider Black Kite. They found that ransomware attacks rose 55.1% year-over-year in the first four months of 2026 and reached an average of 171 incidents per month. The findings have been detailed in the company’s 2026 European Cyber Risk Report, published on June 25. Just five countries accounted for 70% of all ransomware incidents across Europe: Germany (18%), the UK (17%), France (12%), Italy (12%), and Spain (10%). – Major Increase in Ransomware Attacks Targeting Europe, Warns Report – Infosecurity Magazine