Cyber attack on meatpacker JBS likely from Russia: US

CHICAGO, June 02 (Reuters): Brazil's JBS SA told the US government that a ransomware attack on the company originated from a criminal organisation likely based in Russia, reports Reuters.

White House said that Monday's cyberattack disrupted meat production in North America and Australia.

JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, said on Tuesday night it had made "significant progress in resolving the cyberattack." The "vast majority" of the company's beef, poultry, pork and prepared foods plants will be operational later on Wednesday, according to a statement, easing concerns over rising food prices.