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Did JBS pay the hackers?
Signage outside the JBS Beef Production Facility in Greeley, Colorado, U.S., on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. JBS, the largest beef supplier in the world, paid the ransomware hackers who breached its computer networks about $11 million, the company said Wednesday.9 Jun 2021
Why did JBS pay the ransom?
The company ultimately paid the ransom in Bitcoin cryptocurrency to prevent further disruptions of the meat plants, mitigating potential damage to the food supply — including restaurants, grocery stores and farmers that rely on JBS production.10 Jun 2021
Did Colonial Pipeline pay the ransom in cryptocurrency?
Following the crypto breadcrumbs On June 7, the DOJ recovered some $2.3 million in cryptocurrency ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline, cracking down on hackers who had launched the most disruptive U.S. cyberattack on record.23 Jun 2021
Who was responsible for JBS cyber attack?
REvil
How was JBS attacked?
JBS Foods, the world's largest meat supplier and a recent ransomware victim, revealed on June 9 that it paid $11 million to hackers. The FBI announced the following day that the attack likely came from a hacker organization known as REvil or Sodinokibi, which is believed to be based in Russia.10 Jun 2021
Who was behind JBS hack?
REvil Group
How did JBS pay the ransom?
Computer networks at JBS were hacked last week, temporarily shutting down some operations in Australia, Canada and the US. The payment was reportedly made using Bitcoin after plants had come back online. JBS says it was necessary to pay to protect customers.10 Jun 2021
Who attacked JBS?
JBS didn't admit that the cyberattack was ransomware until June 9, but the White House said on June 1 that the attack was indeed ransomware. The FBI announced the following day that the attack likely came from a hacker organization known as REvil or Sodinokibi, which is believed to be based in Russia.10 Jun 2021
How did they hack JBS?
The company was hacked in May by a Russian-speaking hacker gang, which led meat plants across the U.S. and Australia to shut down for at least a day.9 Jun 2021