08:26 AM EST, 11/05/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Microbix Biosystems ( MBXBF ) , a life sciences innovator, manufacturer, and exporter, on Wednesday addressed a cybersecurity incident relating to a ransomware attack that it said, "had no impact on operations but involved the theft of data."

The company said an international hacker group "penetrated and corrupted a Microbix corporate server with ransomware." Microbix said it has successfully recovered that server and its data without any material disruption to operations.

The company noted that at least some company data held on the server was copied externally that could include commercially sensitive information and employee data.

"Hence this news release notification to encourage ongoing vigilance by Microbix customers, employees, investors, and suppliers," said the company in a statement.

Microbix's chief executive Cameron Groome, commented: "Microbix regrets any impacts of international cybercrime and is continuing to improve its IT security at all levels."

Shares of the company closed down 1.9% to $0.255 on Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.