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JBS Security Incident
May 31, 2020
1940 days ago
Resolved
Incident Overview
Situation Description
The world's largest meat company, JBS, was hit with a ransomware cyberattack that shut down production at its plants in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Event Types
Ransomware
Malware / Destructive Attack
Industry Sector
Food & AgricultureGeographic Scope
GlobalResponse Actions
Isolated Compromised Systems
Engaged Third-Party Forensic Investigators
Notified Law Enforcement
Managed Public Narrative & Crisis Communications
Impact Analysis
Event Types (2 identified)
Ransomware
Malware / Destructive Attack
Financial Impact
$0 USDRecords Affected
0Data Types Compromised
N/A
Primary Impacts
Operational Disruption
Key Decisions Made
JBS took immediate action, suspending all affected systems.; JBS notified authorities and activated its global network of IT professionals and third-party experts to resolve the situation.; The White House offered assistance to JBS and contacted Russia to warn against harboring cybercriminals.
Technical Analysis
Attack Method
Unknown
Additional Information
Quick Facts
- Company:
- JBS
- Date:
- May 31, 2020
- Status:
- Resolved
- Decision Maker:
- Karine Jean-Pierre
- Position:
- White House principal deputy press secretary
- Published:
- 2/06/2021
Source Information
Original Query
impact of JBS cyberattack on meat prices and supply chain disruptions 2021Timeline
Information Published
2/06/2021
Incident Occurred
May 31, 2020 (1940 days ago)
Status: Resolved
Estimated resolution based on age