According to NordLocker, construction is the No. 1 industry hit by ransomware.

Victims have ranged from multi-billion dollar companies in Asia, all the way down to small family businesses in Texas.

Companies are most vulnerable through email, malware - and most recently - siegware through smart building technology.

Is this a new problem? 

No. But due to recent government funding, construction has become a ripe target.

With a $500 billion market capitalization, we need to be more careful than ever.