Technology

Russia-Linked Group Behind JBS Attack Revels in ‘Audaciousness’

  • Revil recruits talent online and promises profits for partners
  • Companies with cyber-insurance ‘tastiest morsels’ for hackers
JBS to Resume Production at All Facilities on Thursday
Lock
This article is for subscribers only.

They patronize hacking forums to recruit affiliates, advertise profit-sharing schemes and provide interviews on their techniques.

REvil, the Russian-linked hacker group the FBI said is responsible for the cyberattack on JBS SA, the largest meat producer in the world, has emerged as one of the most prolific -- and public -- ransomware groups in recent years.