323 UK Firms Reported Ransomware Attacks in 12 Months (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• 323 UK corporate ransomware victims from Apr 2025 to Mar 2026
• Over 50% of victims were SMEs
• Financial losses rose 50% to ~£270k average per incident
• Manufacturing sector most affected (42 reports)
• UK considers mandatory reporting and payment ban

"UK organizations reported 323 ransomware attacks between April 2025 and March 2026, according to Report Fraud data. Over half were SMEs. Average financial losses rose 50% to around £270,000 per incident. Manufacturing was the most affected sector with 42 reports. Police believe the true number is higher due to underreporting. The UK is considering mandatory ransomware reporting and a payment ban for public bodies."