Vestil Manufacturing, a major player in industrial equipment, has been named by a ransomware group on a dark web leak site. This feature investigates how the attack unfolded, the risks to manufacturing, and what it means for the industry's digital future.
Manufacturing is facing a wave of ransomware attacks, as exposed by Sophos’s 2025 report. Security gaps and a lack of cyber expertise are fueling these incidents, causing not just financial losses but significant human stress and operational disruption. The sector is fighting back with quicker recoveries and stronger backup strategies, but the battle is far from over.
Gopher-Industrial, a rising ransomware group, is attacking manufacturing and industrial firms with tailored malware and double extortion tactics, exposing critical vulnerabilities in the sector.
Manufacturers face an escalating wave of ransomware and cyberattacks, with high-profile shutdowns, costly recoveries, and the growing complexity of AI-driven automation increasing the risk.
Saca Industry Spa, a major Italian manufacturer, faces a ransomware attack with stolen data and extortion threats, highlighting growing risks to Europe's industrial supply chains.
Indiana's Hall Aluminum Products has fallen victim to Play ransomware, highlighting the rising tide of cyberattacks on manufacturers and the growing risks to America's supply chains.
A major cyberattack on HASCO-Hasenclever exposed sensitive blueprints, highlighting how hackers now target Europe’s manufacturing sector and the urgent need for digital defense.
Battaglioli, a key Italian manufacturer, is the latest victim of ransomware. The attack exposes new vulnerabilities in European industry and raises questions about digital security in manufacturing.
A wave of ransomware attacks is crippling US manufacturers across plastics, logistics, and firearms industries, revealing the sector's digital vulnerabilities and raising urgent security questions.