Ransomware attacks on the food and agriculture industry have surged significantly since late 2024, with a reported increase in incidents in early 2025. The lack of transparency in sharing attack details hinders collective defense efforts, according to Food and Ag-ISAC’s Jonathan Braley. Additionally, ransomware now represents over half of all attacks in this sector, highlighting the industry’s vulnerability due to reliance on legacy systems and tight supply chains.
Keypoints :
- Ransomware attacks on the food and agriculture industry increased in early 2025, following a trend that began in Q4 2024.
- Food and Ag-ISAC reported 84 ransomware attacks from January to March 2025, more than double the number in Q1 2024.
- Notable recent attacks include incidents affecting South Africa’s largest chicken producer and a major dairy processing plant in Siberia, both resulting in significant financial losses.
- Ransomware accounts for 53% of all cyberattacks targeting the food industry, reflecting the sector’s susceptibility due to legacy systems and just-in-time delivery models.
- There is a call for increased transparency among organizations regarding ransomware incidents to foster better collective defense strategies.
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