51% of observed ransomware victims in Q1 2026 were based in the United States; the United Kingdom and Canada each accounted for 4%.
51% of observed ransomware victims in Q1 2026 were based in the United States; the United Kingdom and Canada each accounted for 4%. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by GuidePoint Security in May 2026. It covers topics including Ransomware, Ransomware Geography, Canada, US, UK. The original data appears in GRIT Q1 2026 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Insights Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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51% of observed ransomware victims in Q1 2026 were based in the United States; the United Kingdom and Canada each accounted for 4%. This data was published by GuidePoint Security and covers Ransomware, Ransomware Geography, Canada, US, UK.
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This statistic comes from GRIT Q1 2026 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Insights Report, published by GuidePoint Security on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.guidepointsecurity.com/resources/GRIT-Q1-2026-Ransomware-Cyber-Threat-Insights-Report/.
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This statistic relates to Ransomware, Ransomware Geography, Canada, US, UK. Browse more statistics on Ransomware or from GuidePoint Security.