"The manufacturing sector's expanding digital footprint is putting operations, intellectual property, and economic resilience at risk, making it the most targeted industry for cyberattacks for the fourth year."
"Ransomware remains a dominant threat in the manufacturing industry, accounting for 47% of all breaches and targeting manufacturers significantly, especially in Europe."
"The frequency of attacks against manufacturing increased by 89.2% from 2023 to 2024, revealing a concerning trend of growing vulnerability."
"Human risk is a critical vulnerability, with social engineering responsible for 22% of breaches in manufacturing organizations, highlighting the importance of security awareness training."
The manufacturing industry is experiencing a rising frequency and intensity of cyberattacks, particularly ransomware. In 2023 to 2024, confirmed data breaches increased by 89.2%, with ransomware representing 47% of all breaches in the sector. The industry's low tolerance for downtime makes it particularly vulnerable, as disruption can lead to massive costs. Additionally, human risk is highlighted as a significant vulnerability, with social engineering contributing to 22% of breaches. Effective security awareness training has proven to reduce phishing susceptibility by 89%, demonstrating the need for ongoing staff education in cybersecurity.
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