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Weekly attacks per organisation have climbed 36% in five months, […] The post Global cyber attacks up 48% as ransomware and phishing climb, Check Point finds appeared first on IT Security Guru.","Check Point Research reports a 48% year-on-year increase in global cyber attacks, reaching an average of 2,803 per week in September 2026. Ransomware attacks are up 53%, with 'The Gentlemen' being the most prolific group. Phishing emails also increased, with malicious links as the primary delivery method. 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