Lion Brewery ransomware attack
- Event Year
- 2020
- Reliability
- Confirmed
- Country
- Australia
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Attack Type
- Unknown
Description
In June 2020 Lion, one of Australasia's largest beverage producers, was hit by a ransomware attack — initially reported as REvil — that disrupted production and distribution. The brewery extended operations under manual processes while restoring systems.
Impact
Production at multiple breweries was suspended or reduced for over a week. Lion reported supply disruption to retail customers across Australia and New Zealand and declined to confirm whether a ransom was paid.
Sources
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