THE IMPACT OF RANSOMWARE ATTACKS ON FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts the victim's data and demands a ransom for its decryption. Ransomware attacks can cause significant disruption and damage to the operations and reputation of any organization, but they can be especially devastating for the food and agriculture sector, which is responsible for feeding billions of people around the world. Challenges and risks that ransomware poses to the food and agriculture sector : · Ransomware can affect the availability and quality of food products, as well as the safety and health of consumers. For example, in May 2021, a ransomware attack on JBS, the world's largest meat processor, forced the company to shut down some of its plants in the US, Canada, and Australia, affecting the supply of beef, pork, and poultry. The attack also raised concerns about the potential contamination of meat products, as the company had to rely on manual processes and backup systems to ensure...