JBS Foods Data Breach
In May 2021, JBS Foods, the world's largest meat processing and agricultural protein conglomerate, was paralyzed by a major ransomware attack orchestrated by the REvil (Sodinokibi) cybercrime syndicate.
Exposed Data Types
5- Employee identity records and payroll files
- Supply chain vendor contracts
- Commercial invoicing and payment details
- Facility operational telemetry
- Corporate executive correspondence
About This Breach
The intrusion forced the temporary shutdown of all JBS beef and poultry slaughterhouses across the United States, Canada, and Australia, threatening the stability of global food supply chains. Following emergency consultations with federal authorities, JBS confirmed it paid an $11 million ransom in Bitcoin to prevent permanent disruption and data extortion involving employee payrolls and vendor contracts.
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