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July 2026 Ransomware Trend Report
August 23, 2026 · AhnLab ASEC · Severity: CRITICAL
This report summarizes Korean and global ransomware trends for July 2026, focusing on new sample counts, compromised systems, and targeted businesses. It relies on dedicated leak site data to track victim organizations, offering a partial but useful view of the ransomware ecosystem. 📌 **Analyst Note:** Because DLS-based statistics only capture publicly shamed victims, security teams should treat the report as a minimum indicator of ransomware activity rather than a complete picture. Use the targeted business breakdowns to prioritize sector-specific defenses and incident response planning.
Key Takeaways
- The July 2026 ransomware report tracks new malware samples, compromised systems, and targeted businesses across Korea and globally, providing a broad view of the threat landscape.
- Ransomware statistics on targeted businesses are compiled from dedicated leak sites, meaning the data reflects only organizations that chose not to pay or were publicly exposed.
- The report's methodology relies on DLS data, which may undercount actual ransomware incidents because it excludes many victims who quietly pay ransoms without public disclosure.