Finland-based meat and poultry firm HKScan was focused in a cybersecurity assault, however the firm stated the incident didn’t seem to have any affect on its operational actions or product deliveries.
In accordance with a press launch that was issued on March 22, the assault occurred “round a month in the past,” and as quickly because the assault was detected, HKScan took speedy motion and started investigating the scenario.
Throughout that investigation, which concerned participation from info safety specialists, it was established that the cyberattack concerned a knowledge breach of HKScan’s info methods. In reference to the information breach, the attacker or attackers could have gained entry to a number of the private information collected by HKScan.
“HKScan isn’t conscious of any misuse or disclosure of this private information to 3rd events. Nevertheless, this chance can’t be excluded,” the press launch acknowledged.
“HKScan takes the matter very severely and has initiated the required steps to additional defend its IT atmosphere. The incident has been reported to the authorities and the corporate continues to work intently along with safety specialists and authorities to research the incident.”
Cyberattacks are a rising concern for agrifood firms, with a number of incidents in recent times. Different firms within the sector to be victims of cyberattacks embody JBS and Maple Leaf Meals. HKScan, JBS and Maple Leaf Meals are all publicly traded firms.
