2,509 Confirmed Victims. 91 Active Ransomware Groups. One Quarter.
The Ransomware Trends Report Q2 2026 analyzes 2,509 confirmed ransomware incidents from one quarter. It reports that ransomware activity rose 17.5% compared with the previous quarter, with 91 active threat groups. It also covers which groups gained momentum, which industries were targeted, MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and predictions for Q3 2026.
The ransomware ecosystem didn’t slow down in Q2; it accelerated.
Discover which threat groups gained momentum, why attackers shifted toward new industries, and what the latest intelligence reveals about the campaigns expected to shape Q3 2026.
Ransomware activity increased 17.5% compared to the previous quarter. Behind that growth are 91 active threat groups, rapidly shifting affiliate ecosystems, new sector targeting strategies, and increasingly sophisticated attack techniques.
The Brandefense Ransomware Trends Report Q2 2026 analyzes 2,509 confirmed ransomware incidents to reveal who is driving today’s campaigns, where attackers are focusing next, and what security teams should prioritize before Q3.
What Does the Ransomware Trends Report Q2 2026 Cover?
- Why ransomware activity surged 17.5% in a single quarter
- The operators gaining momentum beyond Qilin and Akira
- Why Business Services overtook Manufacturing as the #1 target
- Which countries and industries face the highest risk
- MITRE ATT&CK techniques used by today’s most active ransomware groups
- Strategic recommendations to reduce ransomware exposure before attackers strike
Why This Report Matters
Threat actors are adapting faster than ever.
Affiliate programs continue to mature, attack volumes keep climbing, and ransomware operators are expanding into new industries while refining their techniques. Relying on historical data is no longer enough.
This report provides a data-driven view of the current ransomware landscape, helping CISOs, SOC teams, and security leaders understand where the ecosystem is heading and how to prepare for what comes next.
