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Ransomware Attacks on Manufacturers Surge as Supply Chain Risk Grows
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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ransomware attacks targeting manufacturing surged 40% in early 2026, driven by their disruptive impact on supply chains and production lines, with Europe experiencing an 85% increase in attacks. The manufacturing sector faces severe economic consequences, exemplified by Jaguar Land Rover's shutdown and job cuts following a cyberattack.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Manufacturing Tech, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Ransomware is crippling manufacturing supply chains across Europe, making your ecosystem a direct target and a potential vulnerability. You must urgently reassess your vendor security and incident response to protect production continuity and avoid costly shutdowns.
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