Cyberattack Hits Coca-Cola's Fairlife Dairy Subsidiary

Ransomware attack affects production systems, operations suspended in the US.

Coca-Cola, one of the world's largest beverage makers, has disclosed a ransomware attack on its Fairlife dairy subsidiary. According to a disclosure with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Fairlife's production systems were hit by the attack, resulting in the temporary suspension of production operations across the United States.

The company has not specified when the systems will be restored. Fairlife's operations in Canada remain unaffected by the attack.

Fairlife is a major brand for Coca-Cola, with an estimated $4 billion in sales by 2024. The dairy subsidiary is known for its ultra-filtered milk and other dairy products.

Ransomware attacks on food and beverage companies can have lasting effects. Previous incidents at Arizona Beverages in 2019 and food distributor giant UNFI last year resulted in weeks-long disruptions to their respective production lines and empty grocery shelves.

Coca-Cola's decision to suspend production operations is likely a precautionary measure to prevent further damage and ensure the security of its systems.

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Key Points

• Ransomware attack affects Fairlife's production systems in the US.
• Operations are temporarily suspended in the US, while Canada remains unaffected.
• Coca-Cola has not specified when the systems will be restored.
• Fairlife is a major brand for Coca-Cola with estimated $4 billion in sales by 2024.