DHS Warns of Cybersecurity Threats to Agriculture Industry>
Bleeping Computer – Ian Edwards
A new report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security called Threats to Precision Agriculture warns against the cybersecurity risks faced by the emerging technologies being adopted by the agricultural industry. Known as âprecision agriculture,â the technologies include internet of things (IoT) devices such as remote sensors and global position systems (GPS) and the communications networks that support them. These devices generate large amounts of data which is then analyzed by machine learning systems to improve crop yield and monitor the health of livestock. The report warns that common cyber threats, such as spear phishing, malware, and improper use of USB thumb drives, could compromise these automated systems that the agricultural industry is coming to rely on. A successful cyberattack could lead to theft of confidential data, destruction of equipment, loss of resources, and reputational damage.
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