Coca-Cola's milk brand halts US production after 'unauthorized access' breach
Key Points:
- Fairlife, a milk brand owned by Coca-Cola, has temporarily suspended its US production after a ransomware cyberattack breached its systems, leading to unauthorized access and operational disruptions.
- Coca-Cola confirmed that product quality and safety remain unaffected, and Fairlife's Canadian operations were not impacted by the incident.
- The company is working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to investigate the attack and restore operations, though the full scope of the breach is still unknown.
- Ransomware attacks targeting well-known consumer brands like Fairlife are increasing, causing significant disruptions across various sectors, including education and retail.
- Fairlife generates over $3 billion in annual retail sales and offers a range of lactose-free products, including milk and protein shakes.