Public Event Detail
Check Point Research Reports Nearly 2,000 Weekly Cyber Attacks Per Organisation in March 2026
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Event summary
Check Point Research's March 2026 report indicates a global average of 1,995 cyber attacks per organization per week, with ransomware remaining a major threat. African countries, particularly Nigeria, Angola, Kenya, and South Africa, experienced high attack volumes, with African top targets being Financial Services, Government, and Consumer Goods & Services. The report also highlights a surge in attacks on the Hospitality, Travel & Recreation sector and increasing data exposure risks due to GenAI adoption, despite a general decline in attack volume in some regions.