alphv attacks Duda & Sons Farm Fresh Foods
Incident Date:
July 14, 2022
Overview
Title
alphv attacks Duda & Sons Farm Fresh Foods
Victim
Duda & Sons Farm Fresh Foods
Attacker
Alphv
Location
First Reported
July 14, 2022
Ransomware Attack on Duda Farm Fresh Foods
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a subsidiary of A. Duda & Sons, Inc., has been targeted by the ransomware group Alphv, also known as BlackCat or Noberus. The attack was confirmed by Duda Farm Fresh Foods on their website, which states that an unauthorized third party gained access to their information technology systems and deployed ransomware, encrypting most of their computer network. The attackers also downloaded files from the company's systems that included personally identifiable information.
Company Overview
A. Duda & Sons, Inc. is an agricultural producer and diversified land company based in Oviedo, Florida. The company owns and operates a number of other companies that complement its business model, including Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Duda Ranches, DUDA Commercial Properties, The Viera Company, Viera Builders, and Duran Golf Club. DUDA grows a variety of agricultural commodities, including vegetables, citrus, cattle, sugarcane, and other crops. The company employs more than 1,099 people and generates approximately $597 million in annual revenue.
Vulnerabilities and Impact
The ransomware attack on Duda Farm Fresh Foods resulted in the leak of 300 gigabytes of data, potentially including full names, Social Security numbers, payroll data, financial information, dates of birth, email addresses, telephone numbers, addresses, employee identification numbers, employee dependent information, and any other information provided to DUDA in the past. The attackers threatened to publish the data on the dark web, which could be used for criminal purposes.
The attack on Duda Farm Fresh Foods is part of a growing trend of ransomware attacks that threaten to publish exfiltrated data rather than just demanding a ransom. This new breed of ransomware attacks has been highly successful, as companies are often reluctant to pay ransoms and risk damaging their reputation by prioritizing money over customer privacy.
The ransomware attack on Duda Farm Fresh Foods highlights the increasing threat of cyberattacks in the agriculture sector. Companies in this sector must be vigilant and implement strong data security systems to prevent such attacks and protect sensitive information.
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