Ransomware Attacks on Manufacturers Surge as Supply Chain Risk Grows

Ransomware Attacks on Manufacturers Surge as Supply Chain Risk Grows

Research shows attacks on manufacturers rose 40% in early 2026, as ransomware groups increasingly exploit the supply-chain disruption caused by operational shutdowns.

Black Kite's Manufacturing & Distribution Ransomware Report 2026 Confirms Manufacturing Remains #1 Target | #ransomware | #cybercrime - National Cyber Security Consulting

New research finds ransomware attacks on manufacturers surged nearly 40% year over year in the first half of 2026 BOSTON, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Kite, the leader in third-party cyber risk management, today released its 2026 Manufacturing & Distribution Ransomware Report: Still the #1 Target, but the Victim Profile Moved Downmarket and Overseas. […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed!

Black Kite’s Manufacturing & Distribution Ransomware Report 2026 Released

Black Kite has released its Manufacturing & Distribution Ransomware Report 2026, highlighting how these industries remain the top ransomware target while victim profiles have shifted toward smaller organizations and companies outside the U.S. The report examines risks throughout the supply chain, from manufacturers to businesses responsible for moving products, and offers a framework for assessing [...]