Bottom line: Mid-market firms are the most targeted by ransomware attackers.
What's happening: According to Black Kite, ransomware attacks on mid-market firms increased by 46% in 2022 compared to the previous year, with 75% of these attacks targeting manufacturers in the United States, such as 3M and Intel.
What to do: Security leaders should prioritize implementing robust security controls, such as multi-factor authentication and network segmentation, to protect against ransomware attacks.