Cybersecurity

Ransomware Incidents Surge 36% in Q3 2025, Reaching Record Highs Across Industries

Global ransomware attacks reached unprecedented levels in the third quarter of 2025, with 270 publicly disclosed incidents representing a 36% year-over-year increase. The manufacturing and healthcare sectors bore the brunt of attacks as cybercriminals targeted everything from major corporations to childcare facilities.

Ransomware Epidemic Worsens as Q3 Attacks Spike 36%

Global cyberattacks involving ransomware reached alarming new heights during the third quarter of 2025, with publicly disclosed incidents jumping 36% compared to the same period last year, according to reports from cybersecurity firm BlackFog. The analysis reveals 270 confirmed attacks between July and September, marking a staggering 335% increase since Q3 2020.