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Manufacturers urged to strengthen supply chain cybersecurity
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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Manufacturers face a rising threat from cyber attacks targeting supply chain software providers and partners, with a 20% increase in such attacks year-on-year. Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems Division UK urges strengthening cybersecurity protocols to comply with upcoming regulations like the Cyber Resilience Act, which requires more oversight of cybersecurity risks throughout product lifecycles and supply chains.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Manufacturing Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 15 Sep 2026 and 16 Sep 2026.
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Your manufacturing operation can no longer trust its existing network boundaries. You need to map and control every connection to your suppliers and software providers now or risk cascading breaches that will shut down your business.
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2 sources · first reported 15 Sep 2026 · latest 16 Sep 2026
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