Why Manufacturing Cyber Security Is Becoming More Complex As Cyber Attacks Accelerate
Check Point, Monday, April 6th, 2026
The global manufacturing sector entered 2025 facing one of the most aggressive cyber threat environments in its history. Digital transformation, smart factories, and interconnected supply chains have expanded operational efficiency to places 50 years ago we wouldn't have thought possible.
But, this comes with unprecedented cyber risk. According to the Manufacturing Threat Landscape 2025 report, cyber incidents targeting manufacturing increased sharply year over year, placing the industry at the center of global ransomware activity.
Manufacturing Becomes the Primary Ransomware Target
In 2025, global ransomware incidents reached 7,419 documented cases, representing a 32 percent increase year over year. Manufacturing was the most targeted industry sector. Attacks against manufacturers rose 56 percent, increasing from 937 incidents in 2024 to 1,466 in 2025.