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Ransomware Surges in July After Q2 Lull

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7 August 2026

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Cybersecurity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 8 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Ransomware attacks surged by 19% in July 2026 after a lull in Q2, heavily impacting finance, technology, healthcare, and education sectors, with a notable 31% increase targeting US organizations.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must prioritise advanced backup strategies and rapid recovery solutions now that ransomware attacks target finance and healthcare with growing intensity. The US market is a hotspot requiring urgent, ongoing vigilance and response to avoid operational shutdowns.

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