UK Cyber Attacks Jump 26% Year-on-Year as Ransomware Activity Doubles Globally

Check Point Research's Global Threat Intelligence report for July 2026 shows UK organisations faced an average of 1,597 weekly cyber attacks, up 26% year-on-year, outpacing the 16% global rise to 2,336 weekly attacks. Ransomware surged 87% year-on-year globally to 964 reported victims, a sharp break from H1 2026 averages. Education, Government, and Energy remain top targets, while GenAI tools now pose daily data leakage risk, with 88% of regular GenAI-using organisations affected by high-risk prompt activity.

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