Ransomware attacks in Europe surged by 55% in early 2026 compared to the previous year, with 684 incidents recorded by Black Kite across the continent, particularly targeting major economies like the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. Attackers are focusing on manufacturing and digital services sectors to exploit supply chain vulnerabilities, and growing reliance on third- and multi-tier vendors increases organizational risk, highlighting the need for enhanced visibility and risk management across entire vendor ecosystems.
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