Over 300 UK Firms Hit by Ransomware in a Year

Between April 2025 and March 2026 UK organisations reported 323 corporate ransomware incidents (more than 26 successful attacks per month), with SMEs accounting for over half of reports and average reported losses rising to approximately £270,000; manufacturing, scientific/technical and education sectors were most affected. The piece highlights high-profile breaches (Marks & Spencer, Co-op, Jaguar Land Rover — with Russian actors blamed by some experts), notes underreporting and calls for stronger prevention, mandatory reporting and possible bans on ransom payments for public and critical infrastructure.