Ransomware Attacks by Industry
Sector distribution of ransomware attacks worldwide
Sectors Affected
12
industries with reported attacks
Most Targeted
17.5%
Manufacturing
Total Victims
9,999
+9.6%last year
Top Targeted Industries
Manufacturing
17.5% share of all industries' victims
1,695
Total Victims
40
Active Groups
4
Data Leaks
4
Critical
Professional Services
16.2% share of all industries' victims
1,562
Total Victims
44
Active Groups
7
Data Leaks
7
Critical
Technology
13.4% share of all industries' victims
1,296
Total Victims
41
Active Groups
9
Data Leaks
9
Critical
Other
10.8% share of all industries' victims
1,021
Total Victims
38
Active Groups
2
Data Leaks
2
Critical
Healthcare
8.9% share of all industries' victims
855
Total Victims
42
Active Groups
19
Data Leaks
19
Critical
Retail & E-Commerce
6.9% share of all industries' victims
668
Total Victims
47
Active Groups
2
Data Leaks
2
Critical
Financial Services
6.9% share of all industries' victims
667
Total Victims
46
Active Groups
9
Data Leaks
9
Critical
Government & Defense
4.8% share of all industries' victims
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Total Victims
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Active Groups
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Data Leaks
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Critical
Education
3.9% share of all industries' victims
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Total Victims
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Active Groups
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Data Leaks
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Critical
Hospitality
3.8% share of all industries' victims
365
Total Victims
41
Active Groups
2
Data Leaks
2
Critical
Transportation
3.8% share of all industries' victims
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Total Victims
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Active Groups
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Data Leaks
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Critical
Energy & Utilities
3.2% share of all industries' victims
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Total Victims
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Active Groups
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Data Leaks
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Critical