As of 2026, nearly **** percent of businesses worldwide were affected by ransomware attacks. This figure represents a slight increase from the previous year and was among the lowest figures reported since 2020. Overall, since 2018, more than **** of the total survey respondents each year stated that their organizations had been victimized by ransomware.
Most targeted industries
In 2024, the critical manufacturing industry in the United States was once again most targeted by ransomware attacks. Overall, organizations in this industry experienced *** cyberattacks in the measured year. Healthcare and the public health sector ranked second, followed by government facilities, with *** and *** cyberattacks, respectively.
Ransomware in the manufacturing industry
The **********************, along with its subindustries, is constantly targeted by ransomware attacks, causing data loss, business disruptions, and reputational damage. Often, such cyberattacks are international and have a political intent. In 2024, exploited vulnerabilities were the leading cause of ransomware attacks in the manufacturing industry.
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