FBI Warns Farmers of Growing Cyber Threats
At a recent symposium, the FBI outlined significant cybersecurity risks facing the agriculture industry. Gene Kowel, head of the Omaha FBI office, identified four primary threats: ransomware attacks, foreign cyber espionage, intellectual property theft by China, and bioterrorism targeting food production and water supplies.
Kowel emphasized the vulnerability of modern farms, which heavily rely on digital technology. He urged farmers to implement strong security measures, such as multi-factor authentication, to protect sensitive data stored in the cloud. By raising awareness of these dangers, the FBI hopes to encourage farmers to report cyber incidents and better prepare for potential attacks.
Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue acknowledged the challenges farmers face in staying up-to-date with cybersecurity amid busy schedules. He directed farmers to the Nebraska Farm Bureau website for additional resources.
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