UK Cyber Attacks Jump 26% Year-on-Year as Ransomware Activity Doubles Globally

CoreWeave shares increased as its revenue doubled compared to the previous year. Similarly, Figure Technology exceeded Q2 estimates, reporting that earnings quadrupled and revenue doubled year over year. In contrast, Check Point Research data reveals that UK organisations faced an average of 1,597 cyber attacks per week in July 2026, marking a 26% year-on-year increase. This growth rate surpassed the 16% global rise, while ransomware activity doubled worldwide, impacting various organisations across the globe.