September 2026 Cyber Attacks Statistics

Hackmageddon •Paolo Passeri • October 7, 2026

September 2026 recorded 182 cyber incidents, and Cyber Crime drove roughly three in four of them (73.9%). Malware was the top attack vector at 27.8%, exploitation of public-facing applications led initial access at 28.9%, and Information & Communication was the most targeted sector. Explore the full statistics, from the daily trend to the geographic distribution.

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September 2026 Cyber Incidents Overview: 182 Attacks Recorded In September 2026, a total of 182 confirmed cyber incidents were reported, with cybercrime accounting for approximately 73.9% of these attacks. Malware was the primary attack vector, involved in 27.8% of incidents, while exploitation of public-facing applications led to initial access in 28.9% of cases. The Information & Communication sector was the most targeted, reflecting a significant trend in attack vectors. The United States emerged as the most affected country, with 23% of the incidents occurring there. This data highlights the ongoing challenges in cybersecurity, particularly concerning public-facing vulnerabilities. The statistics are presented in an infographic summarizing the month's key numbers. The information is corroborated by multiple sources from Hackmageddon. 2 sources 34

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