Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer Hit with Ransomware Attack

Ransomware Attack

This week, AGCO, a major U.S. agricultural machinery manufacturer, was hit by a ransomware attack that affected its business operations and shut down its systems. AGCO, which is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, is known for designing, producing, and selling machinery like tractors, combines, foragers, hay tools, and self-propelled sprayers. The company also produces smart farming …

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Biden Admin Warns About Hackers Disrupting Energy Sector

Ransomware Attack

As more and more industries rely on computers and internet accessibility, the risk of potential disruptions caused by hackers increases. It’s this risk that the Biden administration aims to make those in the energy sector aware of with a recent bulletin on Wednesday. The bulletin, released jointly by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National …

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Aluminum Manufacturer Norsk Hydro Crippled By Cyber Attack

Cyber security

Oslo, Norway-based aluminum manufacturing giant Norsk Hydro has confirmed that their facility has been severely disrupted by a ransomware attack. The statement read in part that Norsk Hydro had “became a victim of an extensive cyber-attack in the early hours of Tuesday (CET), impacting operations in several of the company’s business areas.” Norsk Hydro is …

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