Ransomware attacks against European organizations increased during the first months of 2026, with third-party suppliers becoming a major entry point for attackers. Black Kite examined 2,066 ransomware incidents across 31 countries between January 2025 and April 2026 in its 2026 European Cyber Risk Report. Country distribution of ransomware attacks (Source: Black Kite) “Three forces are converging on European organisations at once: ransomware is accelerating, supply chains are becoming a primary attack path, and regulations are … More →

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