🔗 Share this article Almost one-third of company executives observe surge in cyber-attacks on logistics networks Roughly a third of corporate leaders have witnessed a noticeable increase in online breaches targeting their supply chains during the past six months, as recently reported security incidents on well-known companies have emphasized this growing risk to contemporary enterprises. Online security issues rise priority lists for supply chain executives Online protection issues have climbed the ranking of priorities for purchasing directors at numerous organizations worldwide across various business fields including industrial, energy and tech, according to current professional survey performed in the ninth month. High-profile digital attacks lead to substantial financial losses Current cyber attacks at several major corporations have resulted in losses of substantial sums of pounds, transitioning cyber resilience from being primarily the responsibility of IT departments to becoming a significant concern for executive leadership and top executives. The nature of global trade, the way we look at global supply chains and the online distribution framework are progressively linked, commented a prominent sector leader. Geopolitical elements compound distribution worries During previous months, purchasing directors were notably concerned about international tensions, including continuing tensions in several regions, along with international tariff measures that weighed on global commerce. However, online attacks are now competing with global tensions and commercial conflicts as the primary danger for members of global business groups. Study shows broad consequences The research found that 29% of managers reported that businesses within their supply chains had been attacked by security breaches in previous months. Substantial car manufacturing impact One prominent car company experienced manufacturing stoppages and was found itself incapable to produce vehicles for a full month, following a digital breach that forced the organization to shut down computer systems across several overseas operations. The monetary effect of this month-long manufacturing halt at Britain's largest automotive employer has been projected at approximately one hundred twenty million pounds in missed earnings, or £1.7 billion in lost revenues, according to academic analysis from a business economics professor. Current global incidents In late September, a prominent Japanese brewing group became the latest business to be compelled to cease operations at its domestic factories following a security incident. The organization, which manages multiple industrial sites in its home country producing alcoholic beverages and additional items, stated that its order processing capabilities, along with delivery systems and call center operations, had been disrupted following a technical failure caused by the cyber-attack. Increasing connectivity generates risks Companies are increasingly supported by external entities. Gone are the times of thinking an company as an operation working in separation. Latest high-profile digital breaches have functioned as a clear warning to businesses to invest in comprehensive online protection systems, to protect their own operations and preserve customer confidence, prompting them to analyze how their logistics networks could become possible focus points for cyber criminals.