Agropur, a major North American dairy cooperative, has notified customers of a data breach involving exposed online directories. The breach, detected on June 25, 2024, did not affect Agropur’s transactional systems or core business operations. The company has engaged external cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to investigate the incident and determine the scope of the exposure.
The exposed data reportedly involves Agropur’s shared online directories but does not include transactional or operational data. Although the company has no evidence of misuse of the exposed information, it issued a precautionary notification to raise awareness and mitigate potential risks. The investigation is ongoing, and specific details about the types of exposed data and the number of affected individuals have not yet been disclosed.
Agropur processes 6.7 billion liters of milk annually and operates with significant market reach through its well-known brands such as Natrel, Lucerne, and Sealtest Dairy. The cooperative, which has an annual revenue of $5.1 billion USD, is working to address the breach and has implemented corrective measures to prevent future incidents.
Customers are advised to stay vigilant for potential phishing attempts related to the exposed data. While the breach did not disrupt Agropur’s business operations, the company continues to work on securing its systems and providing updates as the investigation progresses.
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