Ransomware attacks double as cyberthreats continue to rise - IT-Online

Ransomware attacks surged sharply in July 2026, nearly doubling year on year and rising 49% month on month, with North America and the US most affected. African organisations also faced a high volume of cyberattacks, while GenAI-related data exposure and phishing emails remained significant risks across industries including Education, Government, and Energy.

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