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Manufacturing Sector Continues to Face Heightened Ransomware Threats

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Manufacturing remains the top target for ransomware attacks, with 22% of all reported incidents between April 2024 and March 2025. The sector's critical role in global supply chains makes it an attractive target for attackers who exploit security gaps and leverage AI to enhance their tactics. Recent high-profile incidents, such as the attack on Jaguar Land Rover, highlight the severe disruption and financial losses caused by these attacks. The manufacturing industry's reliance on legacy systems and the convergence of IT and OT environments create significant security challenges. Experts emphasize the need for robust patch management, network segmentation, and proactive third-party risk management to mitigate these threats.

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  1. 10.10.2025 21:14 1 articles · 7h ago

    Manufacturing Sector Remains Top Target for Ransomware Attacks

    Between April 2024 and March 2025, the manufacturing sector accounted for 22% of all reported ransomware attacks, making it the top target for the fourth consecutive year. The sector's critical role in global supply chains and the exploitation of security gaps by attackers have led to significant disruptions and financial losses. Recent incidents, such as the attack on Jaguar Land Rover, underscore the severity of these threats.

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  • Manufacturing was the top target for ransomware attacks, accounting for 22% of all reported incidents between April 2024 and March 2025.

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  • The manufacturing sector accounted for 65% of industrial ransomware incidents recorded in Q2 2025.

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  • The manufacturing sector has been the most targeted for the third year in a row, according to BitSight's State of the Underground 2025.

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  • Manufacturing environments often combine decades-old operational technology with modern IT and IoT systems, creating a large attack surface.

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  • Ransomware groups exploit the critical role of manufacturing in global supply chains, knowing that disruptions can cause significant financial losses.

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  • Recent attacks, such as those against Asahi Breweries and Jaguar Land Rover, demonstrate the severe impact of ransomware on manufacturing operations.

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  • Experts recommend robust patch management, network segmentation, and proactive third-party risk management to mitigate ransomware threats in the manufacturing sector.

    First reported: 10.10.2025 21:14
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