Ransomware Studies & Research
Comparitech is an authority on all things ransomware. Below, you will find our annual ransomware round-ups, data research and studies that are cited across the world media.
Q3 2026 saw the highest quarterly figures to date with 2,627 ransomware attacks in total – an aver
Since it first emerged in mid-2025, The Gentlemen has claimed responsibility for 675 ransomware atta
The number of ransomware attacks jumped 19 percent from 668 in June to 799 in July. This is the seco
Attacks on the education sector dropped by 13 percent in the first half of 2026, declining from 120
Ransomware attacks on government entities in H1 2026 jumped by over 13% when compared to H2 2025, in
Global ransomware attacks reached a new high in H1 of 2026 with an average of 23 attacks per day. Du
In 2025, ransomware gangs took credit for 251 cyberattacks on schools, universities, and other educa
Throughout 2025, we recorded 445 ransomware attacks on hospitals, clinics, and other direct care pro
In 2025, we recorded 7,419 ransomware attacks across the globe – a 32 percent increase on 2024’s