U.S. Says Ransomware Attack on Meat Processor 'Likely Based in Russia'

A ransomware attack hitting the world’s largest meat processing company, JBS, was from a “criminal organization likely based in Russia,” the company has told the White House. “The White House is engaging directly with the Russian government on this matter and delivering the message that responsible states do not harbor ransomware criminals,” Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House principal deputy press secretary, said.

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