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Retail Giant Ahold Delhaize Takes Systems Offline After Cyberattack
Ahold Delhaize said no customer or employee data was taken as it works with cybersecurity experts to restore affected systems.
- 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 Electronic shelf labels may display outdated prices, causing discrepancies at registers.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.
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Multiple grocery stores have been impacted by cyber attack
Shoppers across multiple major grocery chains are facing sudden disruptions as websites and mobile apps for Stop & Shop, Food Lion and other stores remain offline following a cybersecurity incident, according to a report from MassLive. Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company behind the chains, confirmed that it was hit by a cyberattack within its […]
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Cybersecurity incident forces major supermarkets to shut down websites, online shopping services
Customers of grocery outlets including Food Lion, Giant, Hannaford and Stop & Shop were unable to access some of the websites, mobile apps and digital services operated by the brands on Thursday.
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.
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