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In the early days of cybercrime, cyberthieves were known to target companies with valuable financial data or mine social media accounts for personal details. But as technology continues to evolve, so do cybercriminals, and now the manufacturing industry has started to come under attack more frequently.
Why Are Cybercriminals Targeting the Manufacturing Industry?
While the manufacturing industry was historically largely unaffected by cybercrime, there are several reasons why the industry has recently started to draw unwanted attention.
Intellectual Property
One of the main reasons manufacturers are often targeted by cybercriminals is because they hold valuable proprietary information known as intellectual property, which attracts a spectrum of thieves, according to Dr. Wesley McGrew, director of operations at HORNE Cyber, an offense-focused cybersecurity provider.
“Not only are [manufacturers] a target for financially-motivated attackers that steal…
