ICS malware infections fell in Q2 2025, but phishing and evolving threats keep OT environments at risk. Global and Regional TrendsGlobally, the percentage of ICS computers encountering blocked threats ranged from 11.2% in Northern Europe to 27.8% in Africa. AdvertisementIndustry-Specific FindingsAcross all surveyed industries, the percentage of ICS computers with blocked malicious objects declined in Q2 2025. However, the biometrics sector led all industries in exposure rates, reflecting the high-value nature of identity and authentication systems. Proactive defense strategies—focused on phishing resilience, internet isolation, and advanced monitoring—are essential to protecting the OT systems that power modern industry.