Cloud Apps in Manufacturing: Boon or Hacker Buffet?

AI and cloud apps are revolutionizing manufacturing, but cybercriminals are cashing in too. OneDrive, now a malware magnet, leads the cloud app pack. Enterprises must beef up security as crooks diversify their payloads.

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Hot Take:

Manufacturers are loving their new AI and cloud toys, but they might be biting off more than they can secure! With OneDrive leading the charge and cybercriminals hot on their tails, it looks like the factory floor isn’t the only place things are heating up.

Key Points:

  • Manufacturers are now using an average of 24 cloud apps per month.
  • OneDrive usage in the sector skyrocketed from 43% to 58% in a year.
  • Microsoft Copilot has cracked the top 10 apps used in manufacturing.
  • Half of global HTTP/HTTPS malware downloads come from popular cloud apps.
  • Top malware delivery apps: OneDrive (22%), SharePoint (10%), GitHub (10%).

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