September 2026 Cyber Threat Landscape: Global Attacks Jump 48% as Phishing and GenAI Data Exposure Rise
From the source: Check Point Software Blog
Key takeaways Organizations experienced 2,803 weekly cyber attacks on average in September, up 16% month over month and 48% year over year. Education remained the most targeted sector, averaging 6,656 weekly attacks per organization, a 59% year-over-year increase. Europe recorded the sharpest regional rise at 61% year over year, while Latin America faced the highest volume at 3,813 weekly attacks…
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