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Manufacturing was the top industry targeted by ransomware last year

The State of Security

Global supply chains are bearing the brunt of ransomware attacks, according to a new report that finds manufacturing was the most targeted industry during 2021. The post Manufacturing was the top industry targeted by ransomware last year appeared first on The State of Security.

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Ransomware in Auto Manufacturing Threatens Industry’s Recovery

Security Boulevard

As automotive supply chains become more complex, automotive manufacturers are increasingly susceptible to a ransomware attack, according to a report from Black Kite. The post Ransomware in Auto Manufacturing Threatens Industry’s Recovery appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall suffered Black Basta ransomware attack

Security Affairs

The German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall announced it was victim of a Black Basta ransomware attack that took place last month. Rheinmetall is a German automotive and arms manufacturer that is listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange.

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Ransomware attacks cost manufacturing sector $46 billion in downtime since 2018, report claims

Graham Cluley

Newly-released research reveals the eye-watering costs that the manufacturing sector has suffered in recent years at the hands of ransomware. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Ransomware Attacks on Manufacturing Plants Surge

SecureWorld News

The manufacturing industry has long been considered a prime target for cyberattacks due to the high value of its intellectual property, sensitive data, and operational infrastructure. Within the last year, though, cyberattacks have increased significantly, specifically with ransomware.

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RansomEXX ransomware hit computer manufacturer and distributor GIGABYTE

Security Affairs

Taiwanese manufacturer and distributor of computer hardware GIGABYTE was a victim of the RansomEXX ransomware gang. RansomEXX ransomware gang hit the Taiwanese manufacturer and distributor of computer hardware GIGABYTE and claims to have stolen 112GB of data. All affected internal services have resumed operation.

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Power semiconductor component manufacturer Semikron suffered a ransomware attack

Security Affairs

Semikron, a German-based independent manufacturer of power semiconductor components, suffered a ransomware cyberattck. The German manufacturer didn’t share details about the attack or the family of ransomware that infected its systems. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.