Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Mills of Australia’s Second-Largest Sugar Producer

Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Mills of Australia’s Second-Largest Sugar Producer
Mackay Sugar was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted operations at its Queensland mills and forced the company to restore systems in stages. The Gentlemen ransomware group claimed the company on its Tor site, but no data leak has been reported and it remains unclear whether ICS or OT systems were affected. #MackaySugar #TheGentlemen #Storm2697

Keypoints

  • Mackay Sugar was targeted in a ransomware attack.
  • The incident disrupted operations at some of its mills in Queensland.
  • The company resumed limited manual crushing at one mill.
  • The Gentlemen ransomware group claimed responsibility on its Tor site.
  • No data leak has been reported, and ICS or OT impact remains unclear.

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