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Your guide to AI innovation, adoption, and acceleration in cybersecurity
The High-Tech Crime Trends Report 2026 reveals how this shift has industrialized cybercrime, exposed the limits of perimeter-based defenses, and elevated identity and trust as the new primary attack surfaces.
Your guide to AI innovation, adoption, and acceleration in cybersecurity
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Ransomware has industrialized. Manufacturing is the primary target.Hacktivists are no longer just disrupting websitesState-sponsored actors are pre-positioning for disruptionFull-year 2025 threat data across six European manufacturing economies: the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, and the Netherlands8 detailed threat actor profiles spanning ransomware, hacktivism, IABs, and state-sponsored espionageKey companies attacked in 2025 – 2026Actionable recommendations mapped to the threats targeting the sector MITRE ATT&CK heatmap: Top techniques targeting global manufacturing
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All data is sourced from Group-IB Threat Intelligence, which provides continuous visibility into underground forums, dark web marketplaces, ransomware affiliate channels, hacktivist communities, and state-sponsored threat activity targeting industrial organizations.
The report covers six European manufacturing economies: the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands, with country-level incident data and threat actor targeting patterns for each. It also mentions key incidents in other European countries. The trends and threat actors described are relevant for manufacturers in all European countries.
The report is designed for OT security leaders, SOC teams, threat intelligence practitioners, ICS security engineers, CISOs responsible for manufacturing environments, and manufacturing executives evaluating cybersecurity investment priorities.
The report covers the full-year 2025 threat landscape with key incidents and emerging threats from early 2026.
Yes. The full report is available for download after completing the form.
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