Agropur Details

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    Agropur

    Saint-Hubert, Quebec • 8800 employees • Agriculture

    https://www.agropur.com/
    Canada

    Industry

    Agriculture

    Security Incidents

    1

    Agropur is a Canadian dairy cooperative founded in 1938 in Granby, Quebec. The cooperative's primary purpose is the processing and marketing of dairy products, including cheese, milk, yogurt, and ice cream, both domestically and internationally. Agropur operates numerous state-of-the-art production facilities and is one of the largest dairy cooperatives in North America.

    The cooperative has a rich history of growth and expansion, having acquired and merged with several other dairy companies over the decades, which has significantly increased its market presence. Notable products under the Agr...
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    Security Incidents

    Agropur Breach of Jun 2024
    Severity Score
    Moderate

    Type

    Data Breach

    Summary

    Agropur, one of North America’s largest dairy cooperatives, experienced a data breach involving its shared online directories. This incident did not impact the company’s transactional systems or disrupt its core business operations. Agropur immediately launched an investigation with the help of external cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to determine the breach's scope and impact. The firm reports no current evidence of data misuse but has notified customers to raise awareness of potential risks. Agropur is implementing corrective measures to mitigate the breach's impact while continuin...
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    Severity

    Agropur, a major North American dairy cooperative, experienced a data breach involving some of its shared online directories. The exposed data hasn't affected its transactional systems or disrupted core operations. Despite initiating an investigation and collaborating with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement, the company hasn't identified any misuse of the data yet. Due to the impact on its extensive customer base and the potential for phishing attempts, the severity of the incident is scored a 5, indicating a "Moderate" level of severity.

    Impact

    Agropur experienced a data breach involving some of its shared online directories, leading to the exposure of certain customer information. While the specifics of the exposed data and the number of individuals affected are still being determined, the company has assured that its transactional systems and core business operations remain unaffected. There is no evidence at this time that the exposed data has been misused, but customers have been notified to remain vigilant against potential phishing attacks. Agropur has engaged external cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to thoroughly inv...
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