Coca-Cola Fairlife targeted in Anubis ransomware attack with data leak threat
A ransomware group has breached Coca-Cola's dairy subsidiary and threatens to publish corporate data if ransom demands aren't met.
Fairlife subsidiary under attack
The Anubis ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Fairlife, the dairy products subsidiary of Coca-Cola. The group is threatening to publish allegedly stolen corporate data unless the company pays a ransom.
Fairlife produces ultra-filtered milk and protein drinks distributed across North America. The attack targets a subsidiary that operates with its own manufacturing and distribution infrastructure separate from Coca-Cola's beverage operations.
Ransomware group's tactics
Anubis operates using the double-extortion model common among ransomware groups: encrypting systems while also exfiltrating data to use as leverage. This approach gives attackers two pressure points—operational disruption and the threat of data publication.
The group has not disclosed the volume of data allegedly stolen or specific details about which systems were compromised. Neither Coca-Cola nor Fairlife has publicly confirmed the incident or commented on the claims.
Supply chain implications
Attacks on food and beverage manufacturers can have cascading effects beyond corporate data. Manufacturing disruptions can affect production schedules, distribution networks, and retailer inventory.
The incident highlights the continued targeting of subsidiary operations within larger corporate structures. Attackers often focus on units that may have separate IT infrastructure or security programs from their parent companies.