HACKMAGEDDON — Information Security Timelines & Statistics
NewQ3 2026 Cyber Attacks Statistics: 588 incidents, Cyber Crime at 77.1% and Malware as the top attack vector. Read now →

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The definitive open-source record of global cyber attacks, data breaches, and security trends — compiled and updated twice monthly by Paolo Passeri.

Events in 2026
1659+
Mega Breaches
71
Records Leaked
1.071B

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Q3 2026 Cyber Attacks Statistics
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Statistics Q3 2026 Cyber Attacks Statistics

588 incidents recorded between July and September 2026: Cyber Crime drives 77.1% of attacks, Malware is the top vector (31.9%), Exploit Public-Facing Application (T1190) leads initial access (30.4%), and Information and Communication is the hardest-hit sector (21.0%).

Paolo Passeri · October 15, 2026
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