CybersecurityApr 30, 2026, 09:12 AM
FTNT: 2026 Global Threat Report Shows Ransomware Victims +389%
AI Summary
Fortinet's 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report reveals a significant increase in cybercrime sophistication and impact, driven by agentic AI. Ransomware victims surged by 389% year-over-year to 7,831 globally, with time-to-exploit critical outbreaks shrinking to 24-48 hours. The report also highlights a 25.49% increase in global exploitation attempts and a 79% rise in stolen datasets, emphasizing the evolving threat landscape and the need for AI-enabled defense. Fortinet is actively involved in disrupting cybercrime through collaborations and new programs.
Key Highlights
- Ransomware victims surged 389% YoY to 7,831 globally in 2025.
- Time-to-exploit critical outbreaks shrunk to 24-48 hours from 4.76 days.
- Global exploitation attempts increased by 25.49% YoY.
- Stolen datasets (stealer logs) increased 79% and comprised 67.12% of dark web activity.
- Top ransomware targets: manufacturing (1,284), business services (824), retail (682).
- RedLine (50.80%), Lumma (27.84%), and Vidar (13.19%) dominated stealer activity.
- Brute force attempts decreased 22% YoY, but still 67.65 billion events globally.
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