Supply chain attacks have been a concern for cybersecurity experts for many years because the chain reaction triggered by one attack on a single supplier can compromise a network of providers. Malware is the attack technique that attackers resort to in 62% of attacks. This is evidenced by the increasing impact of these attacks such as downtime of systems, monetary loss and reputational damage. The EU Agency for Cybersecurity Executive Director said: ‘Due to the cascading effect of supply chain attacks, threat actors can cause widespread damage affecting businesses and their customers all at once.
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/08/04/supply-chain-attacks-multiply/