UK corporate ransomware trend with SMEs hit hardest and losses rising in 2025-2026
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UK corporate ransomware activity rose to more than 26 successful attacks each month last year, driving a sustained risk to small and mid-sized companies. 323 corporate victims were reported between April 2025 and March 2026, and average reported losses climbed to around £270,000 per incident.
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First: 26.02.2026 16:00
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Ransomware victim payment rates fell to **28%** last year, a record low, even as claimed attacks rose **50% year over year**, signaling a widening gap between attack volume and re...
Ransomware victim payment rates fall to record low as claimed attacks rise
TrendAbout this happening: Ransomware victim payment rates fell to **28%** last year, a record low, even as claimed attacks rose **50% year over year**, signaling a widening gap between attack volume and re...
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First: 26.02.2026 16:00
Last: 26.02.2026 16:00
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Ransomware victim payment rates **fell to 28%** last year, an all-time low, even as **claimed attacks** rose **50% year-over-year**. The divergence suggests extortion operations a...
Ransomware victim payment rates hit record low as claimed attacks surged
TrendAbout this happening: Ransomware victim payment rates **fell to 28%** last year, an all-time low, even as **claimed attacks** rose **50% year-over-year**. The divergence suggests extortion operations a...
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First: 03.11.2025 11:45
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30.06.2026 11:00 2 articles · 1h ago
UK corporate ransomware reports reach 323 victims
Initial DisclosureReport Fraud said UK organizations suffered more than 26 successful ransomware attacks each month during April 2025 to March 2026, with 323 corporate victims reported to City of London Police. More than 50% of reports came from small and mid-sized companies, reported losses averaged around £270,000 ($357,000), and manufacturing produced the most reports among sectors that disclosed a vertical.
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- Over 300 UK Firms Hit by Ransomware in a Year — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 30.06.2026 11:00
- Over 300 UK Firms Hit by Ransomware in a Year — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 30.06.2026 11:00