Europe Evolves Into Ransomware's Favorite Region

Ransomware attacks in Europe have dramatically increased, representing a significant shift from previous trends. Black Kite researchers report a 55% rise in ransomware attacks across the continent through the first four months of 2026, driven by factors like over-saturation in the US and the use of AI-assisted targeting. European organizations, particularly those in manufacturing and digital services, are increasingly being targeted, often through vulnerabilities in their supply chains, as evidenced by the Miljödata attack on Swedish municipalities.