Ransomware
UK Businesses Under Siege: 78% of Manufacturers Hit by Cyber Attacks — What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know
78% of UK manufacturers suffered cyber attacks in 12 months. Learn what this means for your small business and how to protect it.
UK Ransomware in Q1 2026: 47 Confirmed Victims, 22 Groups, One Every 42 Hours
Ransomware.live recorded 47 confirmed UK victims in the first quarter of 2026, claimed by 22 distinct groups. A national sports governing body, a university medical research unit, a payments processor, three primary schools, a craft brewery, a concert hall, and dozens of manufacturers and engineering firms. Here is the complete picture.
Who Ransomware Groups Hit in the UK in February 2026 — A Sector and Size Analysis
Ransomware.live recorded 12 confirmed UK victims in February 2026. Analysing who was hit, how large they were, and what sectors were targeted reveals a pattern that challenges the assumption that small businesses fly under the radar.
Why Dental Practices Are One of the Most Targeted Healthcare Settings
Dental practices hold health data, NHS credentials and payment records, making them a top ransomware target. Learn why and what to do about it.
Why GP Surgeries Are One of Cyber Criminals' Most Targeted Organisations
GP surgeries hold patient records, NHS credentials and prescription systems. Learn why they're a priority target and how ransomware hits them.
Why SMBs Are Prime Targets for Cyber Attacks
Small and medium businesses face more cyber attacks than ever. Learn why SMBs are targeted, common attack vectors, and how to protect your business affordably.
Why Veterinary Practices Are a Bigger Cyber Target Than They Realise
Vet practices hold client data, payment records and controlled drug registers. Learn why they're a bigger cyber target than most owners realise.
Who Ransomware Groups Hit in the UK in January 2026 — A Sector and Size Analysis
Ransomware.live recorded 20 confirmed UK victims in January 2026. The construction and engineering sector accounts for more than a third of all victims. Two primary schools were hit in the same month. And Clop struck three UK organisations in a single day.
Who Ransomware Groups Hit in the UK in December 2025 — A Sector and Size Analysis
Ransomware.live recorded 17 confirmed UK victims in December 2025. A trade union, a tea brand emerging from administration, a law firm, a telecom company that sells cyber security, and five organisations hit in the final five days of the year. Here is what the data shows.
The Global Ransomware Landscape in 2025: 7,419 Victims, 126 Groups, and the Year Everything Changed
A data-driven analysis of every dimension of the 2025 global ransomware landscape: 7,419 confirmed victim claims, the collapse of RansomHub and rise of Qilin, the Oracle EBS zero-day, the UK retail siege, confirmed patient harm from a ransomware attack, the decline in payment rates, and what the data means going into 2026.
Who Ransomware Groups Hit in the UK in November 2025 — A Record Month in Context
November 2025 was the second-highest month on record for global ransomware, and the UK was the third most targeted country with 17 confirmed claims. A shopping centre, a motorsport team, a precision manufacturer, and an industrial supplier were among those named. Here is what the data shows.
Ransomware and Small UK Businesses: What You Actually Need to Know
Ransomware attacks on small UK businesses are rising. A plain-English guide to how it works, what it costs and what actually stops it.