Real-World Attack: JBS Ransomware Shutdown

A 2021 ransomware attack halted JBS meat processing across multiple countries, causing production shutdowns and an $11 million ransom payment.We dig into what happened, and what was learned from this event.

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What Happened in the Largest Meat Industry Cyberattack Ever?

 May 2021, JBS—the largest meat processor in the world—was paralyzed by a ransomware attack.

 

The Attack:

  • Hackers infiltrated JBS’s IT systems in North America and Australia
  • Plants were forced to halt production
  • Workers were sent home
  • Major grocery supply chains were disrupted
  • JBS paid $11 million in Bitcoin to restore access

 

Why It Matters:

This was not an IT issue. It was a full-scale operational crisis that revealed how deeply food production depends on system integrity.

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Lessons Learned

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One overlooked vulnerability can shut down multiple countries' operations

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Ransomware isn’t just a threat to data—it’s a threat to food supply

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Incident response without proactive visibility is too late

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Results & Impact

Agricultural cybersecurity incidents are increasing in frequency and impact. Understanding the scope of these threats is the first step toward effective protection.

99%

Of critical systems and applications protected from day one.

42%

Reduction in remediation time.

35%

Average security budget reduction.