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Multinational meat processor JBS pays out $11 million in ransomware attack on US subsidiary

( June 9, 2021, 20:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US subsidiary of multinational meat processor JBS confirmed that it paid the equivalent of $11 million in ransom after undergoing a cybersecurity attack. "At the time of payment, the vast majority of the company’s facilities were operational," the company said in a statement. "The company made the decision to mitigate any unforeseen issues related to the attack and ensure no data was exfiltrated." A preliminary investigation shows that no company, customer or employee data was compromised, the company also states.Statement follows in full:...

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