Ransomware Threats Targeting Manufacturing Infrastructure
As smart factories and OT environments expand, the attack surface of manufacturing infrastructure—including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and remote maintenance—is rapidly increasing. Ransomware targeting production systems is establishing itself as a key threat that translates directly into production disruption and operational setbacks.
Manufacturing's share of ransomware victims in the second half of 2025
15.4%
S2W TALON, <Ransomware Landscape in H2 2025: Statistics and Key Issues>
Average ransomware recovery cost for manufacturers
$1.3M
Sophos <The State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production 2025>







