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Young farmer in a corn field. (Getty Images)

House Republican sounds the alarm on threats to food and agriculture sector

Rep. Brad Finstad, a Minnesota farmer, said the Agriculture Department lacks direction when it comes to protecting the U.S. food supply from hackers.

May 30, 2024 By Christian Vasquez

An aerial view shows corn planting on a farm near Dwight, Illinois in April 2020. (PHOTO: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

FBI warns agricultural sector of heightened risk of ransomware attacks

The agricultural sector has been hit by a rising number of costly ransomware incidents.

Apr 20, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley

Herd of bullocks standing outside, looking at the camera from a low viewpoint. (Getty Images)

‘Cyber event’ knocks dairy giant Schreiber Foods offline amid industry ransomware outbreak

It's the latest in a string of cyber incidents hitting the food and agriculture sector.

Oct 27, 2021 By Tim Starks

Three combines guided by GPS technology, harvest wheat in close formation. (Getty Images)

NSA, DHS shine light on BlackMatter ransomware threat to food industry, demands of up to $15 million

Monero appears to be a currency of choice.

Oct 18, 2021 By Tim Starks

A French wheat cooperative (JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP/GettyImages)

Exposed ransomware negotiations shed light on cybercrime, but complicate things for victims

The hijacking raises questions about what happens with sensitive negotiations become public.

Sep 24, 2021 By Tonya Riley

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