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Report: Global Ransomware Attacks Rise 23% in Q3
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Fusion42 · 3 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Global ransomware attacks increased 23% in Q3 2026, predominantly targeting North America and Europe, with the industrial sector hit hardest. The rise of AI-enhanced malware and ransomware-as-a-service groups exploiting vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems signals growing cyber threats to critical infrastructure.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.
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You must strengthen defence of internet-facing systems and industrial controls this week as ransomware groups now use AI to automate attacks and exploit common vulnerabilities. The rise in AI-powered malware means your security approach needs an urgent update to protect against smarter, automated threats.
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