PurpleOps data tracks ransomware compromises across industrial environments to evaluate the frequency of attacks against specific targets. Threat intelligence collection continually identifies the Manufacturing sector as a consistent target for these ransomware groups. Based on our analysis of leak site activity, The Gentlemen group claimed 54 victims within the sector. This volume provides a baseline for security practitioners who measure the impact of distinct ransomware groups on global manufacturing supply chains. Security operations centers monitor this data to understand the volume of threats directed at industrial networks. The following sections detail the groups, geographic distribution, and monthly timelines associated with these victims.
How often is Manufacturing hit by ransomware?
PurpleOps threat intelligence isolates sector activity into defined timeframes to measure changes in attack volume accurately. The primary window for this data spans 90 days, beginning on 2026-08-05 and ending on 2026-11-02. During this period, ransomware groups posted a high volume of victims operating in the Manufacturing sector.
To provide historical context for this volume, PurpleOps analysts compare the current period to a prior window of identical length. This preceding timeframe began on 2026-05-07 and concluded on 2026-08-04. Over that earlier period, ransomware groups compromised 450 victims within the Manufacturing sector.
Comparing the preceding period to the current totals reveals a measurable increase in attack activity. The data shows a +6% trend. Over the most recent timeframe, PurpleOps identified 78 distinct groups successfully compromising organizations in this sector. This broad distribution shows that multiple independent groups successfully breach manufacturing networks.
Which groups target Manufacturing?
The PurpleOps database tracks the groups responsible for these attacks to identify the most active ransomware groups. A subset of five groups accounts for a large portion of the victims in this sector.
As introduced above, The Gentlemen group recorded the highest volume during the current window.
The Qilin group followed The Gentlemen group in total compromises. PurpleOps data shows that the Qilin group breached 52 victims within the timeframe. Security practitioners analyzing this specific ransomware group can review our Ransomware Victims Update and Threat Intelligence post for coverage of their activity.
The Akira group maintained a consistent presence in the sector as the next most active group. During the current window, the Akira group claimed 28 victims.
The Storm group and organizations in Canada each accounted for 21 victims in their respective tracking categories. Krybit rounded out the top five most active groups targeting the sector, claiming 15 victims over the reporting period.
While these five groups led the attack volume, the remaining ransomware groups also maintained consistent activity across the industry. PurpleOps data attributes 307 victims to the other groups active in the Manufacturing sector.
Which countries see the most Manufacturing victims?
PurpleOps data maps the geographic locations of victims to identify regional exposure. Ransomware groups breached Manufacturing targets across a wide distribution of geographic regions.
Organizations operating in the United States recorded the highest frequency of attacks. Ransomware groups breached 172 victims located in the United States.
European nations also experienced consistent targeting by these ransomware groups. Organizations in Germany and Italy each recorded 27 victims during the reporting period.
As noted previously, organizations in Canada experienced a high volume of victims. France completed the top five most targeted nations in this sector. Ransomware groups compromised 18 victims located in France.
The geographic distribution extends well beyond these specific nations. Ransomware groups claimed 212 victims across the remaining countries tracked in the PurpleOps database.
How have Manufacturing victim counts trended over six months?
To evaluate long-term activity, PurpleOps tracks the monthly victims across the last six months of available data. This extended timeline details the distinct fluctuations in attack volume targeting the Manufacturing sector.
In May 2026, ransomware groups compromised 134 victims in the sector. This month represents the lowest volume recorded in the entire dataset.
Activity increased during the transition into the summer. In Jun 2026, the volume rose as ransomware groups breached 166 victims.
The counts slightly decreased in the subsequent month. PurpleOps data shows 155 victims recorded in Jul 2026.
Aug 2026 recorded the highest volume of the dataset. During this month, ransomware groups claimed 186 victims in the Manufacturing sector.
Following the peak, the activity dropped. In Sep 2026, ransomware groups compromised 150 victims.
The period concluded with a slight increase in the final month. PurpleOps analysts recorded 159 victims in Oct 2026.
Security teams can monitor these monthly fluctuations and analyze specific groups using BUGSY. Access our complete database and review sector activity through our ransomware tracking solution.
