Manufacturing Sector Bears Brunt of Ransomware Surge, New Cybersecurity Report Reveals
The manufacturing industry has become ransomware attackers’ primary target, accounting for more than one-fifth of all incidents during July-September 2025. Meanwhile, overall ransomware attacks have skyrocketed 335% since 2020, with data theft becoming nearly universal in disclosed cases.
Ransomware Attacks Reach Record Levels
Global ransomware activity surged to unprecedented levels during the third quarter of 2025, with manufacturing companies absorbing the heaviest impact, according to recent cybersecurity analysis. BlackFog’s State of Ransomware report covering July through September reveals that publicly disclosed attacks increased by 36% compared to the same period last year, representing a staggering 335% rise since Q3 2020.
