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Ransomware activity nearly doubles in August as cyberthreats surge

Cyberthreats increased sharply in August, with ransomware incidents reported at nearly twice the previous level.

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The rise indicates greater risk of disruptive attacks against organizations and critical services.

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  1. August cyberthreats surge as ransomware nearly doubles ↗it-online.co.za · Recorded source date: Sep 11, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC

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