JBS Foods

In May 2021, JBS Foods, one of the largest meat processing companies globally, fell victim to a high-profile ransomware attack. The cybercriminal group behind this attack was believed to be REvil, a notorious entity with a track record of targeting significant corporations. The attack resulted in temporary disruption to JBS Foods' operations, raising concerns over potential meat shortages and the broader implications for the supply chain. In response to the cyber attack, and after consulting with cybersecurity experts, JBS Foods made the difficult decision to pay the ransom demand, amounting to $11 million in bitcoin. This payment was among the largest known ransomware payments at the time, highlighting the severe impact ransomware attacks can have on global companies. The incident underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures within the food industry and beyond to protect against such malicious activities.

Source: https://illinois.touro.edu/news/the-10-biggest-ransomware-attacks-of-2021.php

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"date": "06/2021",
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"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"