There were 7,831 confirmed ransomware victims globally, a 389% year-over-year increase from approximately 1,600 victims previously.
There were 7,831 confirmed ransomware victims globally, a 389% year-over-year increase from approximately 1,600 victims previously. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Fortinet in May 2026. It covers topics including Ransomware. The original data appears in 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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There were 7,831 confirmed ransomware victims globally, a 389% year-over-year increase from approximately 1,600 victims previously. This data was published by Fortinet and covers Ransomware.
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This statistic comes from 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report, published by Fortinet on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.fortinet.com/resources/reports/threat-landscape-report.
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This statistic relates to Ransomware. Browse more statistics on Ransomware or from Fortinet.