Cyberattack forces shutdown of two major Australian sugar mills in Queensland
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Daryna Antoniuk
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Summary
A cyberattack has forced Mackay Sugar, Australia's second-largest sugar producer, to shut down two major sugar mills (Farleigh and Racecourse) in Queensland's Mackay region, disrupting harvesting operations. The company has engaged cybersecurity experts and local authorities to investigate and restore systems safely.
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The incident forced the shutdown of the company's Farleigh and Racecourse mills in Queensland's Mackay region, prompting growers to i
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