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Manufacturing Accounts for 22% of all Ransomware Victims

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Manufacturing Accounts for 22% of all Ransomware Victims

Black Kite reports that manufacturing accounts for 22% of all ransomware victims, making it the most targeted sector. The industry experienced a significant increase in ransomware incidents during the first half of 2026.

Why it matters: Manufacturing operations and supply chain partners face elevated ransomware risk and should review incident response plans, network segmentation, and backup strategies to prepare for potential attacks.

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Manufacturing Accounts for 22% of all Ransomware Victims

Black Kite reports that manufacturing accounts for 22% of all ransomware victims, making it the most targeted sector. The industry experienced a significant increase in ransomware incidents during the first half of 2026.

Why it matters: Manufacturing operations and supply chain partners face elevated ransomware risk and should review incident response plans, network segmentation, and backup strategies to prepare for potential attacks.

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