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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · 9h

#applePodcasts podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Government Podcast · Welcome to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depth—digging deep i...

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · 9h

No tricks, just a #podcast treat from #AAFC

#Spotify
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#AgriSec #Cybersecurity #FarmsOfTheFuture #Podcast

Spotify – Web Player

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · 4d

Think your #farm is safe because your employees have their own devices?
What if that's a point of entry, coming inadvertently from a worker's down time?

Catalin Cimpanu @campuscodi.risky.biz · 8d

A malicious network of YouTube accounts is publishing and promoting videos that lead to malware downloads.

The network has been active since 2021 and has published more than 3,000 malicious videos.

research.checkpoint.com/2025/youtube...

Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · 4d

#ApplePodcasts podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

The First Sixteen

Government Podcast · Welcome to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depth—digging deep i...

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · 4d

🌽🔒 Cybersecurity is critical for our food supply.

🎧The First Sixteen: From Fences to Firewalls to find out why the tractor in your field is now a hacker's target & what you can do.

#Spotify open.spotify.com/show/7lQuavu...

#AgriSec #Cybersecurity #FarmsOfTheFuture #Podcast

From Fences to Firewalls: Cyber security in agriculture

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · 7d

Excited for this session!

FWD50 @fwd50conf.bsky.social · 10d

Where is Canada’s public sector ahead on AI—and where does it lag? Apolitical’s Jesse Samasuwo joins FWD50 2025 to unveil new research on our national strengths and gaps.

📍 Nov 3 | Rogers Center, Ottawa
🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/4dzaC37

Or for those in ESDC, SSC, TBS & DND-try & grab an in-person ticket!

Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · 8d

Browsers, beware!

Matt Burgess (WIRED) @mattburgess1.bsky.social · 8d

NEW: This "privacy" browser promises to “keep you away from danger.” But in reality, it routes web through China and covertly installs programs that run in the background

What's more, it has links one of Asia's biggest gambling tech firms and connections to the region's booming cybercrime industry

This ‘Privacy Browser’ Has Dangerous Hidden Features

The Universe Browser is believed to have been downloaded millions of times. But researchers say it behaves like malware and has links to Asia’s booming cybercrime and illegal gambling networks.

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · 9d

Many farms now run on connected agtech but few have a cyber plan.
Hear how to protect your business from @uofguelph.bsky.social Dr. Ali Dehghantanha and @upaqc.bsky.social ’s Charles-Félix Ross on #TheFirstSixteen: ow.ly/8k2H50Xec7s

#CyberSecurity #CdnAg

Episode 036 - From Fences to Firewalls: Cyber security in agriculture - agriculture.canada.ca

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · 24d

Farm operations are digital now & attackers are targeting agriculture.
Anything from autonomous equip to cloud farm mgmt systems can be vulnerable.

Check out the AAFC #toolkit for checklists, best practices & resources to safeguard your farm.
agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Sep 29

#cybernewsyoucanuse

"Experts say health-tech firms across the board are trying to limit their liability as #cyberattacks become more frequent."

Canada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca · Sep 29

U.S.-owned health app moves to limit Canadians’ legal rights canadahealthwatch.ca/newsletter/2...

U.S.-owned health app moves to limit Canadians’ legal rights

The power struggles unfolding over our data, our care, and the truth itself.

canadahealthwatch.ca

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Sep 24

📊 #Ransomware attacks on the agriculture and food sector more than doubled in early 2025.

✈️ Meanwhile, the #cyberattack on airport check-in systems reminds us that no system is immune.

🔍 Take practical steps to secure your farm. Start here: agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Sep 24

Imagine waking up one morning to locked control systems on irrigation, drones, or livestock monitors. No access, no recourse, and a #ransom demand. That threat is no longer science fiction in the #agsector

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Sep 24

If it's connected, there's a way in. We are working to raise awareness in this sector

Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Sep 10

Cybercriminals know #agriculture is in a critical period and they'll exploit what they can: check twice before clicking on that link!
#cybersecurity #agritech #tips

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Sep 8

Cyber incidents are increasingly impacting our daily lives.

Take the #cybersecurity steps you can to protect yourself and your livelihood.

Start with the free resources at agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Sep 5

agriculture.canada.ca/fr/programme...

La cybersécurité et votre entreprise agricole - agriculture.canada.ca

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Sep 5

Agriculture has always faced storms, pests, and drought.
Now it faces #phishing, #malware, and #ransomware. Farmers and processors are natural risk managers. Resilience means preparing for both:
agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Sep 4

🍎New school year, new routines✏️

For #farms, that means
✅updating software
✅backing up data
✅refreshing #cyberskills

Tune up your #cyber resiliency skills!

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Sep 3

Farmers and students have something in common: learning never stops.
Stay cyber secure for a safe and sustainable food future.

See the bilingual toolkit to start your studies

EN: agriculture.canada.ca/sites/defaul...
FR: agriculture.canada.ca/sites/defaul...

Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca

agriculture.canada.ca

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Sep 3

As kids head back to class, farms head into harvest. Both rely on preparation and protection.
Cyber awareness is the homework that keeps #agriculture resilient
#cybersecurity

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Jun 13

#Cyber attacks can:
⛔halt production
⛔corrupt feed & yield data
⛔lock you out of your accounts

✅avoid devastating damage - invest in your cyber resiliency.

Visit
agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/... to get started today!

#ag #aggie #cdnag

Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca

agriculture.canada.ca

Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Jun 12

If you’ve got:

☑️ Smart tractors
☑️ Digital livestock records
☑️ Cloud-based financials

...you’ve got a #cyberrisk

🧠 Get smart about protecting your operation:

👉 Cybersecurity Tips for Farmers: agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca

agriculture.canada.ca

Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Jun 11

Hackers don’t care if you’re growing crops or coding apps. If your farm has Wi-Fi, data, or devices—it’s a target.

🛡️ Protect your #ag business now:
🌾➡️ agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

Cyber security and your farming business - agriculture.canada.ca

agriculture.canada.ca

Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Jun 10

Would you leave your barn doors open all night?

Leaving your systems unprotected online is the same risk.

🧑‍🌾 Cybersecurity is farm security.

Start here: agriculture.canada.ca/.../cyber-se...

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Cherine @ AAFC @agrcybersec.bsky.social · Jun 5

Let’s make sure Canadian agriculture stays protected! 🌱🔐 #CyberSecurity #AgTech #FarmSafety #Canada #FoodSecurity

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