IoT attacks generated 46.2 million hits in manufacturing, making IoT the sector's second-largest attack category by volume.

Publisher	SonicWall
Report	2026 Cyber Protect Report
Published	22 July 2026
Topics	IoT Attacks, Manufacturing

Published by SonicWall in 2026 Cyber Protect Report, 22 July 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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