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Ransomware attacks are hitting heavy industry where it hurts – the wallet

October 28, 2022

Via: Techradar
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Ransomware attacks against businesses in the manufacturing and production industries are getting more complex, while the payment demands rise.

A report from cybersecurity(opens in new tab) experts Sophos claims this sector has had the highest average ransom payment of all – more than $2 million (compared to roughly $800,000 for others).

Furthermore, two-thirds (66%) of manufacturing and production organizations surveyed said the attacks had gotten more complex, while 61% said the volume grew in the last year.

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