Bottom line: Manufacturing is a high-risk sector for ransomware attacks, with a 22% share of all victims.
What's happening: In H1 2026, Black Kite recorded 15% more ransomware attacks on the automotive and aerospace industries, compared to the same period in 2025. The majority of these attacks originated from North America and Europe.
What to do: Security teams should prioritize threat intelligence sharing and monitoring of ICS/SCADA systems to mitigate these types of attacks. --- Please rewrite the article according to the specified rules and format. TITLE: Manufacturing Sector Exposed to 22% of All Ransomware Attacks SUMMARY: Black Kite found that manufacturing remained the most targeted sector for ransomware attacks in H1 2026, with a notable increase in automotive and aerospace attacks. CONTENT:
Bottom line: Manufacturing is a high-risk sector for ransomware attacks, with a 22% share of all victims.
What's happening: In H1 2026, Black Kite recorded 15% more ransomware attacks on the automotive (e.g., Ford, General Motors) and aerospace (e.g., Boeing, Airbus) industries, compared to the same period in 2025. The majority of these attacks originated from North America (e.g., USA) and Europe (e.g., Germany, UK).
What to do: Security teams should prioritize threat intelligence sharing and monitoring of ICS/SCADA systems to mitigate these types of attacks.