Trio of South Dakota politicians set to have bigger roles on cybersecurity
The little-populated state is seeing its governor and two senators move into key positions to influence cyber policy.
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House Republican sounds the alarm on threats to food and agriculture sector
Rep. Brad Finstad, a Minnesota farmer, said the Agriculture Department lacks direction when it comes to protecting the U.S. food supply from hackers.
FBI warns agricultural sector of heightened risk of ransomware attacks
The agricultural sector has been hit by a rising number of costly ransomware incidents.
‘Cyber event’ knocks dairy giant Schreiber Foods offline amid industry ransomware outbreak
It's the latest in a string of cyber incidents hitting the food and agriculture sector.
NSA, DHS shine light on BlackMatter ransomware threat to food industry, demands of up to $15 million
Monero appears to be a currency of choice.
Exposed ransomware negotiations shed light on cybercrime, but complicate things for victims
The hijacking raises questions about what happens with sensitive negotiations become public.
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