Australia's second-largest sugar producer, Mackay Sugar, is investigating a cyberattack that has disrupted parts of its operations and temporarily halted sugarcane harvesting in Queensland's Mackay region. The Mackay Sugar security incident has led to the suspension of milling activities at two of the company's facilities while cybersecurity specialists and authorities work to determine the nature and impact of the attack. 

In a statement released on Wednesday, Mackay Sugar confirmed that it was responding to a cybersecurity incident affecting some of its operations. The sugar producer said its immediate priorities are ensuring the safety of employees, protecting operational systems, and ma...