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NCC Group Monthly Threat Pulse – Review of July 2026

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Ransomware reaches 2026 high in July, up by 22%

Ransomware volume rose 22% month-on-month, with 894 cases recorded in July

Industrials remain top target as sector takes over a quarter (28%) of attacks

Western regions are still most targeted with North America experiencing 41%, and Europe 29%, of all attacks

Threat group, The Gentlemen, conducted 15% of all attacks

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August 2026 - Ransomware levels peaked in July, reaching the highest volume since the start of the year and up 22% since June 2026.

The rise in volume is reported in NCC Group’s monthly Threat Intelligence Report for July, which rec…

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