Over 9,000 ransomware attacks; US leads, healthcare worst hit

SINCE 2018, there have been over 9,000 confirmed ransomware attacks globally, with roughly 1,400 to 1,550 reported annually since 2023. The U.S. accounts for about half of these incidents, followed by France, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. Major ransomware groups include LockBit, Qilin, and Akira, with notable activity from Qilin in 2026. The healthcare sector has faced the most attacks, followed by manufacturing and public sectors. The data reflects trends influenced by events like the Conti shutdown and the Russia-Ukraine war.