Cybersafetyconnections February 23, 2026, vol#255
- From Copilot according to ABC.Net, there was a cyberattack on Hazeldenes chicken processing plant in Victoria, Australia.
- Hazeldenes, Businesses and consumers were impacted by the no chicken supplied.
- The exact cause of the cyberattack was not yet known.
- No threat cybercriminal group claimed responsibility for the cyberattack.
- Here is how Hazeldenes mitigated loss from the cyberattack.
What happened?
A cyberattack struck Hazeldenes, a major chicken meat processing company, forcing production to halt across its central Victoria facility. The company’s computer systems began malfunctioning the week prior, and by February 23 operations were offline, disrupting statewide meat supply.
Who was impacted?
- Hazeldenes employees and internal operations.
- Businesses across Victoria that rely on Hazeldenes for chicken supply.
- Consumers, due to shortages as retailers scrambled for alternative suppliers.
Why did it happen?
The exact cause has not yet been publicly confirmed. Hazeldenes stated it is working with cybersecurity investigators to determine the source and nature of the attack. Early signs point to a significant system compromise that began days before the outage.
Which cybercriminal group is responsible?
As of the latest reporting, no threat actor or cybercriminal group has claimed responsibility, and investigators have not attributed the attack to any known group.
How did the victim mitigate loss from the cyberattack?
Hazeldenes initiated several immediate mitigation steps:
- Engaged cybersecurity investigators to identify the root cause and contain the breach.
- Worked with affected businesses to manage supply disruptions.
- Shifted customers to alternative suppliers to reduce downstream shortages These actions helped stabilize the supply chain while systems remained offline.
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