Industrial Cyber reports:
New data from Zscaler shows that manufacturing, technology, and healthcare remain the most frequently targeted sectors, representing high-stakes environments that are ripe for extortion and leverage, where disruption can yield maximum leverage for attackers. Meanwhile, ransomware attacks on the oil and gas industry surged 935.3% year-over-year, likely fueled by a growing reliance on automation across rigs, pipelines, and infrastructure, inflating the attack surface and outdated security practices that leave critical systems exposed.
“Ransomware has long been a constant in the threat landscape—but how it operates is constantly changing,” Zscaler said in its report titled ‘ThreatLabz 2025 Ransomware Report.’ “Today’s campaigns are more targeted, automated, and efficient, driven in part by the growing use of generative AI, enhancing and accelerating everything from phishing lures to malware development. This evolution has translated into a significant surge in ransomware activity and impact.”
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