Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Mills of Australia’s Second-Largest Sugar Producer

Mackay Sugar, Australia's second-largest raw sugar producer, experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted operations at two of its cane-processing mills. The attack, attributed to the Gentlemen ransomware group (Storm-2697), forced the company to temporarily halt operations and implement interim processes. While some limited operations have resumed, significant restoration efforts are ongoing, and the full extent of the impact, including potential data compromise and OT system involvement, remains unclear.