Ransomware Attacks on Manufacturers Surge as Supply Chain Risk Grows

According to a Black Kite report, 1,183 new ransomware incidents in manufacturing and distribution were recorded in the first seven months of 2026, up 40% year-over-year. Half of the attacks were carried out by groups that did not exist two years ago; Qilin, The Gentlemen, Akira, DragonForce and INC Ransom lead.

• 1,183 new incidents from January to July 2026, up 40% from 2025
• The Gentlemen group carried out 12% of this year's attacks
• Attacks on Europe rose 85%, on the US almost unchanged
• Germany leads in Europe with 77 incidents