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Majority of Ransomware Attacks Occur During Holidays and Weekends

Majority of Ransomware Attacks Occur During Holidays and Weekends

First seen 24 Nov 2025, 15:26 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

A study by Semperis reveals that 52% of ransomware attacks target organizations during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing. The report surveyed 1,500 IT and security professionals across ten countries, indicating that 78% of companies cut their security operation center staffing by 50% or more during these times.

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