Surge in Ransomware Attacks Targeting Automotive Sector (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Ransomware now represents 40% of all cyber-attacks on carmakers.
• Frequency of incidents has doubled year-over-year.
• Increased risk to connected vehicle infrastructure and industrial supply chains.

"Recent data indicates that ransomware attacks against automotive manufacturers have doubled over the past year. These incidents now account for more than 40 percent of all cyber-threats directed at the industry. The shift highlights a systemic vulnerability in the sector's digital infrastructure, threatening both operational continuity and intellectual property. As automotive systems become increasingly integrated with software-defined architectures, the potential for catastrophic supply chain disruption increases, necessitating a more robust approach to cyber-resilience across European industrial manufacturing hubs."