Frontline Insights - Ransomware Q1 2026 Report

Frontline Insights - Ransomware Q1 2026 Report Excerpt:

Our latest Frontline Insights | Ransomware Q1 2026 Report, produced by the NSB Cyber Intelligence Centre, recorded 2,216 global ransomware events in Q1, with Oceania recording 41 confirmed events, up 20.6% from last quarter. The data indicates the ransomware ecosystem has now settled into a sustained high-tempo baseline, rather than returning to the lower activity levels seen through mid-2025.

One of the standout developments this quarter was the rapid rise of THE GENTLEMEN, which emerged as the second most active ransomware actor globally with 200 victim claims. At the same time, Qilin maintained its leading position, while Clop drove regional impact through a late-January mass-exploitation campaign affecting organisations across Oceania.

Our latest report breaks down the actors, sectors, and regional trends shaping the current ransomware landscape, and what they mean for organisations seeking to strengthen resilience against a persistent and adaptive threat.

This document will cover:

• Overview

• Ransomware Operations Q1 2026

• Targeted Sectors

  • Manufacturing & Industrial Products

  • Professional Services

  • Engineering & Construction

  • Consumer & Retail

  • Healthcare & Life Sciences

  • Technology

  • Transport & Logistics

  • Financial Services

  • Government & Public Sector

  • Education

  • Travel & Leisure

• Closing Remark

Authors:

• Evan Vougdis - Head of Cyber Intelligence and Response of NSB Cyber

• Dimitri Dubuc - Cyber Associate of NSB Cyber