Cyberattack sees crops kept in the ground
Sugar cane in the field
Bitter harvest for Australia's Mackay Sugar, attacked in peak cane crushing season
A cyberattack on Australia’s second-largest sugar producer has forced farmers to keep crops in the ground, and looks like denting their incomes.
Mackay Sugar, based in the Australian state of Queensland, processes sugar cane farmed in nearby districts. The company disclosed a cyberattack on June 10 and limited operations while it dealt with the fallout.
Some operations remain restricted, but the company said on Monday that it managed to perform some manual crushing at its Farleigh Mill site, working with sugar cane that was harvested before the attack.
“Significant progress has been made over the weekend in restoring the systems that support cane supply, harvesting, and mill operations,” Mackay Sugar said in a statement.
“Steam trials are now underway, and subject to final validation activities, some harvesting is expected to recommence this...
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