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at least once in the preceding year . The research shows that the danger of falling victim to an attack is rising for businesses , as new developments in 5G and the cloud extend the attack surface and threat actors adopt more sophisticated methods .
Cybersecurity has grown into a key concern for most industrial and manufacturing operators , with AI aiding cyber criminals with codes . In addition , ransomware attacks are also a major threat for manufacturing and industrial operators . According to research by Unit 42 , the threat intelligence arm of Palo Alto Networks , the UK ’ s manufacturing industry has been the sector most vulnerable to ransomware attacks , accounting for almost a fifth ( 17.2 per cent ) of all such attacks in 2023 .
One of the most significant difficulties for manufacturers in combating cyber threats is
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