Global cyber attacks ease in May 2026, but ransomware surges 48% as threats reorganise: Check Point research
In May 2026, global cyber-attack activity eased from April’s sharp rebound, though the underlying trends offer little genuine comfort. Organisations experienced an average of 2,055 weekly cyber-attacks, a 2% increase year over year and a short term 7% decrease month over month. While the monthly decline may read as stabilisation, ransomware activity surged to its highest year-over-year growth rate of 2026, and GenAI-driven data exposure risks continued to deepen across enterprise environments.
Check Point research data consistently shows that short-term volume moderation does not equal reduced risk. Adversaries keep recalibrating timing, tools, and targeting, and May is a clear example of that pattern.
The Sectors That Kept Taking the Hits
Education absorbed more attacks than any other industry in May, averaging 4,641 weekly attacks per organisation, with year-over-year volumes climbing another 7%. The combination of open networks, high student turnover, and chronically stretched security budgets continues to make schools and...
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