July was the worst month for ransomware victim claims in 2026 - or was it?

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Ransomware activity hit a year-to-date high of 894 victim organization listings in July. The Gentleman, new ransomware groups, and agentic AI are responsible. However, cybercriminal egos might be inflating the numbers. New NCC Group research says that July 2026 saw a spike in ransomware activity, with a year-to-date record of 894 victim listings recorded in the month alone. But what's actually behind it? According to NCC Group's…