Attack Shuts Operations of Global Meat Provider

Australian and North American units of the world’s largest meat works, Brazil’s JBS SA, suffered a cyberattack over the weekend by an assault on its information systems, effectively shutting down at least 9 plants in the USA, one in Canada and one in Australia. Shutdowns lasted 2 days.

JBS produces 23% of America's meat.

Estimated Cost

$11 million

Threat Source

Impacts

IT