Global Industrial Ransomware Incidents Surge 12% in Q2 2026

Ransomware attacks on industrial organizations increased by 12% globally in Q2 2026, with Dragos reporting 1,140 incidents, up from 1,020 in Q1. Manufacturing was the most affected sector, accounting for 65% of incidents. Australia and New Zealand reported 19 incidents, unchanged from Q1, highlighting significant exposure in a sector employing over a million people. The ransomware group The Gentlemen claimed responsibility for an attack on Mackay Sugar, which disrupted operations at two mills. Dragos noted that no direct manipulation of industrial control systems was observed, as disruptions typically followed the encryption of IT systems. The insurance market is under pressure as many businesses remain uninsured, with critical distinctions in policy coverage for operational technology disruptions. The report identified major ransomware actors, including Qilin, Akira, and The Gentlemen, responsible for a significant portion of the tracked activity.

Key Points: • Ransomware incidents in industrial sectors rose by 12% globally in Q2 2026. • Manufacturing accounted for 65% of the total ransomware incidents reported. • The Gentlemen group claimed responsibility for a significant attack on Mackay Sugar.