NCC Group: July ransomware attacks hit 2026 high, up 22% to 894 cases

• NCC Group reported July ransomware cases rose 22% from June to 894, the highest monthly total in 2026.
• The count was 19% below the monthly record of 1,099 attacks in February 2025.
• Industrials led targets, accounting for 28% of attacks, underscoring elevated operational disruption risk for manufacturers and infrastructure operators.
• North America represented 41% of incidents, Europe 29%, keeping the two regions at 70% of global ransomware activity.
• The Gentlemen attributed with 15% of attacks; new group CRPxO claimed 36 victims, though evidence was described as inconsistent.

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