Ransomware activity accelerated significantly in Q2 2026, reaching the highest levels observed in the reporting period. This report examines the latest ransomware trends, leading threat actors, industry targeting patterns, and geographic distribution of attacks worldwide.
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Report insights include:
- Ransomware attacks hit a record 2,579 incidents in Q2 2026, rising 13% quarter-over-quarter.
- 106 active ransomware groups are driving increased attack volume
- Business Services became the most targeted industry, overtaking Technology and Manufacturing
- The United States still remains the most impacted geography
The CyberMaxx team of cyber researchers conducts routine threat research independent of client engagements. The purpose of our research is to help foster collective intelligence among the cybersecurity community.
While conducting their research, the team discovers and analyzes ongoing ransomware attacks occurring in the wild.
Download the full report for detailed analysis, trends by sector and region, and expert insight from CyberMaxx’s threat research team.