UK Cyber Security
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.
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.
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.