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Ransomware Surge Raises Supply Chain Risks for Distributors
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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ransomware attacks against midsized manufacturers have surged nearly 40% year-over-year in early 2026, causing rising supply chain risks for distributors dependent on these manufacturers for product availability and order fulfillment.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Logistics Tech, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Ransomware incidents on midmarket manufacturers are now a direct operational threat to distributor supply chains, forcing you to reassess supplier cyber risk immediately or face disruption. You need to act fast on supply chain resilience or risk losing customer trust through delays.
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