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

_Published Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:18 AM EST · Security · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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.

## Sources

- [BusinessGhana](https://www.businessghana.com/site/news/technology/359539/Cyber-Attacks-Remain-a-Third-Higher-Than-Last-Year-as-AI-Powered-Extortion-Group-Breaks-into-the)

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