Ransomware 2026 Report January

January 2026 saw a continued aggressive ransomware landscape, with our analysis identifying 11 significant victim companies across various industries, targeted by 8 distinct ransomware groups.

This highlights a persistent and evolving threat, carrying substantial business impact related to operational disruption, potential data exfiltration, and significant reputational damage. The diverse group activity suggests a highly fragmented but effective cybercriminal ecosystem, posing significant enterprise risk and demanding enhanced proactive defenses against sophisticated attack vectors and supply chain vulnerabilities. Organizations must prioritize robust incident response plans.

The attacks demonstrated significant global reach, impacting companies across the UK, Vietnam, France, China, Brazil, US, and the Philippines. Sectoral distribution was notably broad, affecting critical sectors including Consumer Services, Transportation/Logistics, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Hospitality and Tourism, Technology, and Financial Services. This wide array of targets underscores the indiscriminate nature of modern ransomware operations and the universal imperative for strengthened cybersecurity posture.

The consistent targeting of such diverse industries emphasizes that all organizations, regardless of sector or location, face an elevated and persistent threat from sophisticated cyberattacks, requiring ongoing vigilance and proactive defense strategies.