FBI warns of ransomware attacks targeting agricultural companies during critical seasons

The FBI is warning Eastern Washington agricultural companies to reevaluate their cybersecurity as soon as possible or risk ransomware attacks that could cripple their businesses and possibly disrupt the food supply chain. Over the past year, the FBI has seen an increase in ransomware targeting farmers, growers and others in the agricultural industry during critical seasons, when even a slight schedule delay could have rippling consequences.