Security News > 2021 > June > Meat-packing Giant JBS USA Shuts Down Systems Following Cyberattack
JBS USA, the US subsidiary of the world's largest meat processing company, said Monday that some operations were shut down following a cyberattack that affected its North American and Australian IT network.
Headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, JBS USA is a global food company wholly owned by Brazil-based JBS S.A., the largest meat processing firm in the world.
In a statement, the company announced that an "Organized cybersecurity attack" identified on Sunday impacted servers used in support of its North American and Australian IT systems.
"The company took immediate action, suspending all affected systems, notifying authorities and activating the company's global network of IT professionals and third-party experts to resolve the situation," JBS USA said.
JBS USA also notes that it hasn't found evidence that customer, employee, or supplier data might have been compromised or misused during the attack, but warns of possible delays in transactions.
JBS has not shared any technical details regarding the incident, but it may be a ransomware attack.