Ransomware Threat Targets Venezuelan Manufacturing in 2026

ESET’s end‑2025 analysis warned that ransomware will remain a major cyber‑crime trend in 2026, emphasizing the growing sophistication of ransomware gangs. The firm highlighted Venezuelan manufacturing as a likely target, noting that the sector could face increased ransom demands and data theft as attackers adopt more professional, scalable models.

The same research indicated that ransomware continues to be one of the top cyber threats facing Spanish companies. ESET said the malware landscape is evolving toward a more organized criminal operation that is harder to anticipate and defend against, reinforcing the need for heightened security measures across both regions.