Most companies pay cyber attack ransom: Here's why

Shan Goodwin
June 15 2021 - 6:00am
WHY THEY PAY: Griffith University's Dr David Tuffley, a cyber security expert.
WHY THEY PAY: Griffith University's Dr David Tuffley, a cyber security expert.

THE fact big meatpacker JBS USA opted to pay a massive ransom to hackers who shut down its North American and Australian operations has not surprised Australian cyber security experts.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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