The State of Ransomware Q2 2026 Report Is Here!

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The State of Ransomware Q2 2026 Report Is Here!

Ransomware activity remains historically high, but the groups behind it and the way they operate continue to shift.

Check Point Research’s latest report examines the ransomware trends that shaped the second quarter of 2026. The report recorded 2,139 victims, a 33% increase compared to Q2 2025. It also shows how new groups are quickly gaining ground, payment rates are continuing to decline, and law enforcement is targeting the shared services that support multiple ransomware operations.

The report covers:

• Why more ransomware groups are entering the market while the same major players remain at the top
• How The Gentlemen became one of the most active ransomware groups
• How declining payment rates are changing ransomware tactics
• Where law enforcement is applying pressure across multiple groups
• How AI is shortening the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation

Check out the full State of Ransomware Q2 2026 report attached below:

Want to hear more about the findings and what they mean for your organization’s defenses? Join our upcoming webinar: The State of Ransomware Q2 2026: This Quarter's Trends, and Their Impact on Your Defenses on August 25th at 5PM CET | 11 AM EST

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