Slingerland says ransomware can stop critical infrastructure such as automated feeding systems and robotic milking machines. Ng says legislation such as Bill C-8 could soon mandate strict cybersecurity standards for agricultural producers and suppliers dependent on critical infrastructure. Experts recommend inventory of connected devices, separation of operational technology from personal networks, and independent verification of payment information by telephone.
Ransom Software in Agricultural Enterprises Could Stop Critical Systems
Eugene Ng and Marvin Slingerland of MNP state that trust-based relationships in rural businesses can be exploited by cybercriminals through fraudulent bills, intercepted email accounts, and artificial intelligence-backed fraud. According to experts, the risk is not limited to financial losses; ransomware can cause agricultural operations to cease.
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English translation of AgroAjans’s Turkish report. Original publishers are linked above.
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