Ganong Bros., Canada’s oldest family-owned chocolate manufacturer (est. 1873), fell victim to a ransomware attack on February 22, 2025, crippling its St. Stephen production plant. The attack encrypted critical servers, halted automated mixing/wrapping machines, and severed access to order databases and emails. Despite mechanically functional equipment, the lack of digital controls forced a complete production shutdown, reverting operations to 19th-century manual processes. The incident disrupted spring order fulfillment, threatened financial losses from halted sales, and risked long-term reputational damage to the 150-year-old brand. The attack’s timing—during limited weekend shifts—exacerbated delays in response, while the ransom note indicated data encryption with potential demands for payment. Recovery efforts faced hurdles due to the stealthy spread of malware, which had already compromised multiple systems before detection. The incident underscored the vulnerability of legacy industrial systems to modern cyber threats, jeopardizing both operational continuity and customer trust.