Check Point counts record 1,063 claimed ransomware victims in October

Ransomware extortion groups publicly claimed 1,063 victims in October 2026, the highest monthly total tracked by Check Point Research and 35% more than a year earlier, the security company said. Business Services accounted for 31.5% of claimed victims; providers in that sector often hold data or system access for several clients. The data-theft and extortion group n0n accounted for 8% of published attacks, up from 2% in September, when it first appeared. Check Point said its operators rely heavily on AI-assisted tools. The victim figures reflect extortion groups' public claims rather than confirmed breaches or any individual organisation's risk.