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. The post Ransomware Attacks on Manufacturers Surge as Supply Chain Risk Grows appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Manufacturing remains a primary target for ransomware, possibly due to the long tail of effects. Incidents this year are 40% up on the same period last year.
Throughout September 2025, Jaguar Land Rover shut down its UK plants because of an attack and halted the daily production of around 1,000 luxury vehicles. More than 5,000 other companies were affected by the shutdown, and the Bank of England suggested it was a contributory factor in a slowdown in national growth figures. The longer-term repercussions are still being felt: Jaguar Land Rover has said it will cut 4,000 jobs, blaming the cyberattack.
The UK’s Cyber Monitoring Centre estimated a £1.9 billion financial impact and described the incident as the most economically damaging cyberattack in UK history, surpassing the 2017 WannaCry outbreak. It is a vivid example of the potential consequence of ransomware incidents within the manufacturing sector.
Source: https://www.securityweek.com/ransomware-attacks-on-manufacturers-surge-as-supply-chain-risk-grows/
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