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Type Incident

Ransomware

Bridewell reports 80% surge in global ransomware victims as manufacturing emerges as top target in Q3 2026

1 source

At a glance

Low
30-day window, from the last update
Evidence-weighted, not popularity
Why Low

Low rather than Medium: exposure is scored at a default because we cannot see your systems or suppliers. If it touches your systems or suppliers, treat it as Medium.

Briefing

  • Business leaders should assess their organisation's exposure to ransomware threats, particularly in manufacturing sectors.

Questions to ask IT

  • Does this reporting name any supplier, product or service we rely on?
  • Would our monitoring spot an attack like this, and who would we call if it did?

Next steps

  1. Confirm whether the affected organisation is a supplier or partner, and what contingency exists

Summary

  • Bridewell reports an 80% increase in global ransomware victims during Q3 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, with manufacturing identified as the primary target.
  • Ransomware victims rose from 1,609 in Q3 2025 to 2,889 in Q3 2026, involving 111 active ransomware and extortion groups.

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Last change 2d ago · Recheck overdue since 6 Nov 2026, 19:18 UK time

  1. Story6 Nov 2026, 17:18 UK time · 2d ago

    Linked reporting from Industrial Cyber (independent original reporter).

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Sources

How we know

Statements extracted from sources. Higher confidence means stronger corroboration.

  • ClaimedHeadline60% confidence

    Bridewell reports 80% surge in global ransomware victims as manufacturing emerges as top target in Q3 2026

  • ProbableSummary fact75% confidence

    Bridewell reports 80% surge in global ransomware victims as manufacturing emerges as top target in Q3 2026 Industrial Cyber New data from Bridewell's threat intelligence team recorded 2,889 publicly disclosed ransomware victims across 111 active ransomware and extortion groups in the third quarter of 2026, an 80% increase from 1,609 victims reported in the same period a year earlier.… The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investig