Bottom line: According to the TrendAI Cyber Risk Report 2025, Germany ranks among the three most heavily ransomware-affected countries worldwide, with unpatched vulnerabilities and weak accounts remaining the primary attack vectors.
According to the latest Cyber Risk Report from TrendAI, the number of ransomware attacks increased significantly worldwide in 2025, with Germany ranking among the three most affected countries. The report continues to identify unpatched vulnerabilities and weak accounts as the main entry points.
TrendAI’s Cyber Risk Report for 2025 shows a worldwide increase in ransomware activity. According to the report, Germany is among the three most affected countries, although the source does not specify an exact ranking or concrete case numbers for the country. The report names two central attack vectors as unchanged: unpatched vulnerabilities in systems and applications, as well as weak or compromised accounts through which attackers gain initial access.
For CISOs, the report confirms a known but apparently still insufficiently addressed risk situation: despite investments in defensive measures, actual risk is rising because the fundamental entry points – patch management and identity protection – continue to show gaps in many organizations. Germany’s ranking among the top three target countries increases the pressure to act, particularly for companies in critical sectors that are in the focus of organized ransomware groups.
From the report’s findings, it can be inferred for practical purposes that prioritizing vulnerability management and consistently securing accounts – for example, through multi-factor authentication and monitoring of privileged access – continue to be among the most effective countermeasures. TrendAI’s report itself does not provide further technical details, affected industries, or specific ransom amounts; this information is not included in the original report.
Source: www.security-insider.de · Published August 17, 2026
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