Information sharing group emphasizes consequences of ransomware on food, agriculture sector

Ransomware attacks in the food and agriculture sector are impacting the operations of production facilities in the U.S., according to a report from the sector’s information sharing and analysis center.

"While there are fewer ransomware incidents in the industry than other sectors, ransomware actors have shown a level of sophistication and understanding of sector victims" the Food and Agriculture Information Sharing Analysis Center says today in a release on the report.

The Food and Ag-ISAC, in partnership with the...