Cybersecurity Alert: How Global Conflicts Drive Industrial Ransomware

Ransomware attacks in industry are skyrocketing, fueled by rising global tensions and conflict-driven chaos.

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Ukraine and Middle East conflicts serve as breeding grounds for targeted malware and hacktivist attacks on critical infrastructure.

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Ransomware is the top threat for industrial organizations, with a 50% increase in attacks in 2023.

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Network segmentation issues are a significant vulnerability, with 58% of manufacturing engagements reporting problems.

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The rise in vulnerability reports reflects more vendors and researchers, not necessarily more vulnerabilities.

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Global conflicts create chaos that cyber criminals exploit, particularly in critical infrastructure sectors.

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Cyber criminals are more agile and resourced, with ransomware-as-a-service models lowering entry barriers.

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Explore Sectrio's global threat report to learn about cyber attacks around the world.

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