Sectors Targeted LockBit’s targeting of different business sectors remained similar to that displayed in 2022 with the focus being on Industrials, Consumer Cyclicals, and Technology. Industrials, with 361 total attacks over the course of the year, accounts for 35% of LockBit’s total attacks. Consumer Cyclicals, with 165 total attacks throughout 2023, accounts for 16% of LockBit’s activity. Technology, regularly amongst the top three targeted sectors of the year, received 95 attacks, or 9% of the group’s total. Industries Targeted As far as specifically targeted industries, the focus for LockBit remains the same as 2022 with Professional & Commercial Services receiving the brunt of their efforts . Their second most targeted industry is Machinery, Tools, Heavy Vehicles, Trains & Ships, while last year’s second most targeted is this year’s third, Construction & Engineering. Professional & Commercial Services received a total of 148 attacks, or 14% of LockBit’s total efforts. Machinery, Tools, Heavy Vehicles, Trains & Ships received 85 attacks, representing 8 % of LockBit’s efforts, while Construction & Engineering received a total of 68 attacks: just under 7% of the group’s annual total.
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