Global cyberattacks hit record high in first half of 2026

Italy-based cybersecurity organization Clusit has reported a record number of serious cyber incidents worldwide, with 4,911 recorded in the first half of 2026.

Clusit has published its report on cyber incidents recorded in 2026, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency.

The report states that 4,911 “serious cyber incidents” were recorded worldwide during the first six months of 2026, marking the highest number ever documented by Clusit in a six-month period.

The figure represents a 71% increase compared with the first half of 2025, according to the report.

Cybercrime targeting businesses is on the rise

The report also includes data on cybersecurity in Italy.

The number of cyber incidents recorded in the country fell to 245 in the first half of 2026, down from 280 during the same period in 2025.

However, incidents classified as “high severity” increased by approximately 20%, the report said.

Cybercrime targeting businesses is on the rise, and malware was identified as the most commonly used method in Italy, according to the report.

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