Hacking Group Anubis Claims Responsibility for Cyberattack on Coca-Cola's fairlife Unit

The hacking group Anubis has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on fairlife, the dairy company owned by The Coca-Cola Company (KO), according to a statement on the group's dark web site. The gang is threatening to publish stolen data unless it receives an unspecified ransom payment.

Attack Details and Operational Impact

Anubis alleged on Tuesday that it had stolen 1 terabyte of data from the Chicago-based dairy producer, as first reported by Reuters. The claim provides a potential explanation for operational disruptions disclosed by the parent company last week.

Coca-Cola had previously confirmed that a hack forced the temporary suspension of production at fairlife’s U.S. facilities. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding Anubis's specific claim of responsibility.

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Context on the Attacker

Anubis is a known cybercriminal organization that employs ransomware tactics, a common method of paralyzing a victim's network and extorting payment. The threat to publish exfiltrated data is a standard pressure tactic used by such groups to compel victims to pay.

A 2025 analysis by cybersecurity firm Trend Micro highlighted the particularly disruptive nature of Anubis's operations. The firm's report cited the group's use of file-wiping software, a destructive tool that can permanently erase data and complicate recovery efforts for affected companies.