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June 15, 2026 at 15:15 UTC
Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Mills of Australia’s Second-Largest Sugar Producer
By Eduard Kovacs
AI Summary
A ransomware group called 'The Gentlemen' attacked Mackay Sugar, Australia's second-largest sugar producer, shutting down mill operations in a disruptive OT/IT incident. The attack demonstrates continued ransomware pressure on critical agricultural and food supply infrastructure, with physical operational consequences extending beyond data theft.
Relevance score: 72.0/100
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