Challenge-junkie cybercriminals have moved on from hacking personal information. Now corporate intelligence, infrastructure and even heavy equipment are targets. Though currently cybersecurity threats are incidental in the construction industry, the potential for widespread damage exists.
The White House said Wednesday that President Joe Biden expects to raise the issue of ransomware attacks with Russian President Vladimir Putin when he meets with Putin in two weeks.
By Bill Galluccio
Jun 1, 2021
Five plants in the United States were closed, along with all of the company s plants in Australia and one in Canada. According to
JBS said there was no evidence that any customer, supplier, or employee data was taken in the attack.
Principal Deputy Press Secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that the ransomware attack came from a criminal organization based in Russia. She said that U.S. officials are in contact with the Russian government about the cyber attack. She added that President
Joe Biden directed his administration to work to mitigate any impact the attack may have on the nation s meat supply.