Global cyber attacks up 48% as ransomware and phishing climb, Check Point finds

Organisations worldwide faced an average of 2,803 cyber attacks per week in September 2026, up 16% on August and 48% on the same month last year, according to new data from Check Point Research. The figures point to sustained growth rather than a one-off spike. Weekly attacks per organisation have climbed 36% in five months, from 2,055 in May.