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FBI warns of ransomware attacks targeting the food and agriculture sector

Security Affairs

FBI warns ransomware gangs are actively targeting organizations in the food and agriculture sector. “Cyber criminal threat actors exploit network vulnerabilities to exfiltrate data and encrypt systems in a sector that is increasingly reliant on smart technologies, industrial control systems, and internet-based automation systems.

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Pro-Russia hackers target critical infrastructure in North America and Europe

Security Affairs

Pro-Russia hacktivists have been targeting and compromising small-scale Operational Technology (OT) systems in North American and European Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS), Dams, Energy, and Food and Agriculture Sectors. ” The pro-Russia hacktivists tend to over exaggerate their the effects of the attacks. In early 2024, several U.S.-based

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Dole discloses data breach after February ransomware attack

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Dole Food Company confirmed that threat actors behind the recent ransomware attack had access to employees’ data. Despite the company denying a huge impact on its operations, it was forced to shut down production plants across North America.

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Clop group obtained access to the email addresses of about 632,000 US federal employees

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The security breach is the result of the MOVEit hacking campaign that took place this summer. The MOVEit campaign also targeted additional US agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Agriculture, and the General Services Administration. which is a service provider of OPM.

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Snatch ransomware gang claims the hack of the food giant Kraft Heinz

Security Affairs

Snatch threat actors have targeted a wide range of critical infrastructure sectors including the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), Food and Agriculture, and Information Technology sectors. Snatch threat actors conduct ransomware operations involving data exfiltration and double extortion.” ” reads the alert.

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Alleged China-linked hackers used SolarWinds bug to breach National Finance Center

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Department of Agriculture, that provides human resources and payroll services to hundreds of federal agencies. Department of Agriculture, was among the affected organizations, raising fears that data on thousands of government employees may have been compromised.” National Finance Center. ” continues the Reuters.

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Feel Good Ukraine Tractor Story Highlights Ag Cyber Risk

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