
Manufacturing Accounts for 22% of all Ransomware Victims
Black Kite finds manufacturing was the most ransomware-targeted sector for a fifth year, with incidents up roughly 40% and European victims growing 85.4%.
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Black Kite finds manufacturing was the most ransomware-targeted sector for a fifth year, with incidents up roughly 40% and European victims growing 85.4%.

Black Kite reports manufacturing ransomware incidents up 40% in 2026, with new gang The Gentlemen responsible for 12% of attacks.

Black Kite found mid-market firms were 73% of disclosed ransomware victims in North America and Europe from January 2023 to June 2026.
Black Kite research finds roughly 75% of ransomware attacks target mid-market firms, with manufacturers hit most often.
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