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Attack on meat supplier came from REvil, ransomware’s most cut-throat gang

Enlarge / Ransomware Getty Images reader comments 128 with 63 posters participating Share this story The cyberattack that halted some operations at the world’s biggest meat processor this week was the work of REvil, a ransomware franchise that’s known for its ever-escalating series of cut-throat tactics designed to extort the highest price. The FBI made… Read More »

Shortages loom as ransomware hamstrings the world’s biggest meat producer

reader comments 106 with 57 posters participating Share this story A ransomware attack has struck the world’s biggest meat producer, causing it to halt some operations in the US, Canada, and Australia while threatening shortages throughout the world, including up to a fifth of the American supply. Brazil-based JBS SA said on Monday that it… Read More »