Russia under fire as cyber attack leaves 7000 out of work

Brad Thompson and David Marin-Guzman

Jun 2, 2021 – 4.37pm

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Former foreign minister Stephen Smith says criminals have picked up the technology previously used by state-sponsored groups for political no good and are using it in ransomware attacks like the one on JBS Foods.

The attack, which brought JBS meatworks in North America and Australia to a standstill this week, now threatens to turn into a diplomatic row with Russia.

Brad Thompson writes across business and politics from Western Australia for The Australian Financial Review. Brad is based in our Perth bureau.

David Marin-Guzman writes about industrial relations, workplace, policy and leadership from Sydney.