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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. and Europe.

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Despite Lowest Software Flaw Frequency, Manufacturing’s Fix Times Lag and Create Ransomware Risk

Veracode Security

In 2021, manufacturing became cybercriminals’ most targeted industry as a surge in global ransomware attacks disrupted manufacturing operations and exacerbated supply chain woes. This put even more pressure on manufacturing organizations that were already feeling the heat.

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Ransomware Trends Show Lockbit Most Active, New Tactics, Healthcare Hit Hard

Security Boulevard

Ransomware Trends Show Lockbit Most Active, New Tactics, Healthcare Hit Hard. LockBit replaced Conti as the most active ransomware gang and continued to evolve its operations in the first quarter, according to a report (PDF) from KELA Cybercrime Intelligence. New tactics. A sliver of good news. brooke.crothers.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 20% increase accesses of specific organizations advertised.