https://techmonitor.ai/technology/cybersecurity/agriculture-cyberattacks-blackmatter-fbi-cisa

A new ransomware-as-a-Service gang, BlackMatter, is targeting farming companies, US government agencies warned this week. The industry relies on technology which is often left unsecured, making it a prime target for hacking gangs, experts say.

A warning released earlier this week by the FBI and cybersecurity agency CISA highlighted the threat posed by BlackMatter, which is said to have been targeting critical infrastructure. “Ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure entities could directly affect consumer access to critical infrastructure services; therefore, CISA, the FBI, and NSA urge all organisations, including critical infrastructure organisations, to implement the recommendations listed in this joint advisory,” the statement said.