Published • loading... • Updated
Retail Giant Ahold Delhaize Takes Systems Offline After Cyberattack
The company says it has no evidence customer data was taken and is restoring affected systems while online orders remain unavailable.
- On Monday, Ahold Delhaize announced a "security issue" within its network, forcing websites and mobile apps offline for global brands including Albert Heijn, Stop & Shop, and Hannaford.
- Following a network threat, the retailer initiated "precautionary measures" by taking systems offline to protect its infrastructure, affecting international banners across Europe and the United States.
- While physical stores, pharmacies, and fuel stations remain open, digital services like online ordering are unavailable. Electronic shelf labels may display outdated prices, causing discrepancies at registers.
- The company reported on Tuesday it has "no evidence" that customer or associate data was stolen. Ahold Delhaize is performing a "controlled restart of certain systems" with no defined timeline.
- A 2024 cybersecurity breach exposed sensitive information for more than 2 million people, preceding this incident. The company is working with relevant experts and authorities to address the ongoing situation.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
149 Articles
149 Articles
Giant Food and Food Lion websites and apps were down on October 14 after a security incident in Ahold Delhaize. Stores and pharmacies are still open.
Cybersecurity incident disrupts online grocery shopping
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — A cybersecurity incident is disrupting online grocery shopping at Giant, Stop & Shop and Food Lion, leaving customers unable to access some websites, mobile apps and digital services. Ahold Delhaize owns the grocery chains and says it took some systems offline as a precaution while it investigates the incident. Despite the disruption, [...]
Coverage Details
Total News Sources149
Leaning Left12Leaning Right12Center44Last UpdatedBias Distribution65% Center
Bias Distribution
- 65% of the sources are Center
65% Center
L 18%
C 65%
R 17%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
