Operational technology faces heightened cyber risk, with the industrials sector experiencing thousands of attacks per year

Capital goods organisations experienced 1,192 ransomware attacks in the 12 months from March 2025.

Within capital goods, machinery experienced 442 ransomware attacks and construction and engineering experienced 394 ransomware attacks in the 12 months from March 2025.

Industrial organisations experienced 2,073 ransomware attacks in the 12 months from March 2025.

In the 12 months from March 2025, industrial organisations accounted for 29.6% of all ransomware activity on average.