LDI Manufacturer Announces Ransomware Attack
5/9/2022
Monday, May 9, 2022
AGCO Announces Ransomware Attack
LDI manufacturer, AGCO, has announced that it is the victim of a ransomware attack that has impacted parts, finance, and machine transactions for all of its dealers globally. AGCO assures us that the problem will be rectified soon, and LDI may continue to process parts orders, financial transactions, and machine questions manually.
Please see the official AGCO press release below for more information and visit the AGCO website at https://news.agcocorp.com/news for more news.
AGCO Announces Ransomware Attack
May 06, 2022
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced today that on May 5, 2022, it was subject to a ransomware attack that has impacted some of its production facilities. AGCO is still investigating the extent of the attack, but it is anticipated that its business operations will be adversely affected for several days and potentially longer to fully resume all services depending upon how quickly the Company is able to repair its systems. The Company will provide updates as the situation progresses.
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Our expectations with regard to resolving the issues are forward-looking statements, and actual results could be materially different due to a number of factors, including our ability to successfully reinstall software and restore IT operations at the effected sites.
About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. AGCO delivers customer value through its differentiated brand portfolio including core brands like Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra®. Powered by Fuse® smart farming solutions, AGCO’s full line of equipment and services help farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net sales of $11.1 billion in 2021. For more information, visit www.AGCOcorp.com. For company news, information and events, please follow us on Twitter: @AGCOCorp. For financial news on Twitter, please follow the hashtag #AGCOIR.