Dole confirms employee data leaked in ransomware attack

A recent ransomware attack against food giant Dole resulted in hackers managing to steal the sensitive data of an unknown number of its employees, the company has confirmed.

“We have in the past experienced, and may in the future face, cybersecurity incidents,” a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from the company says. “In February of 2023, we were the victim of a sophisticated ransomware attack involving unauthorized access to employee information.”