Crystal Valley Cooperative was hit with a ransomware attack that has infected computers and disrupted operations at the Mankato-based co-op.
- Crystal Valley Cooperative shuts down its operations due to ransomware attacks.
- The cooperative suspended all payments using Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit cards.
Crystal Valley Cooperative was hit with a ransomware attack that has infected computers and disrupted operations at the Mankato-based co-op.
Crystal Valley Cooperative is a local full-service agricultural cooperative based in Mankato, Minnesota. The company works with 2,500 farmers and livestock producers while employing 260 full-time workers.
On September 19, Sunday, Crystal Valley officials were alerted that they had been targeted in a ransomware attack. The attack has infected the computer systems and severely interrupted the daily operations of the company.
The cooperative suspended all payments using Mastercard, Visa and Discover credit cards.
Due to this computer breach, all systems of the Mankato-based cooperative have been shut down until they can be restored safely and securely, reports the company.
“As we continue to navigate through this with the help of experts, we appreciate your patience and understanding. We will continue to update with information as it becomes available, ” said the company.
On Monday, Lowa based agricultural co-op New Cooperative was targeted by a BlackMatter ransomware gang demanding a $5.9 million ransom.
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