The outbreak adds more worries for a U.S. beef industry already struggling with supply tightness as the domestic herd has dwindled to a 75-year low.

The intersection of sophisticated online hacking and large-scale theft is deeply concerning and will only grow more prevalent, said the Manhattan District Attorney.

Supply-chain visibility has always been important, but it is even more needed now, says Karyl Fowler, chief growth officer at Tradeverifyd.