Problems with the availability of products and medicines wreak havoc among buyers.
Stop & Shop supermarkets in New England (a historic area in the United States) have experienced severe disruptions due to a cyberattack, causing delays in pharmacies and electronic shopping platforms.
According to the parent company Ahold Delhaize, the reason was a recently discovered "cybersecurity problem." External experts were engaged in connection with the incident, and law enforcement agencies were alerted to investigate and prevent further threats.
The company emphasizes that protecting the data of customers, employees and partners remains a priority for them, but information leakage in such a situation is not excluded, especially if the cyberattack was extortionate.
Despite the incident, all Stop & Shop stores continue to operate, although some processes have been disrupted. In particular, the failure affected the work of pharmacies and online stores, which can lead to delays in the delivery of goods and customer service.
The Hannaford network, also owned by Ahold Delhaize, is also having difficulty accessing its networks. The company urged people to contact local stores and pharmacies directly, as their website is temporarily unavailable. These technical problems create significant difficulties for customers in need of medicines and other essential goods.
It is not yet known when the networks will be fully restored. Ahold Delhaize assured that it will continue to take measures to protect its systems and prevent similar incidents in the future. However, experts note that the consequences of cyberattacks can be long-term, especially when it comes to such large companies whose infrastructure supports thousands of users and stores across the country.
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Stop & Shop supermarkets in New England (a historic area in the United States) have experienced severe disruptions due to a cyberattack, causing delays in pharmacies and electronic shopping platforms.
According to the parent company Ahold Delhaize, the reason was a recently discovered "cybersecurity problem." External experts were engaged in connection with the incident, and law enforcement agencies were alerted to investigate and prevent further threats.
The company emphasizes that protecting the data of customers, employees and partners remains a priority for them, but information leakage in such a situation is not excluded, especially if the cyberattack was extortionate.
Despite the incident, all Stop & Shop stores continue to operate, although some processes have been disrupted. In particular, the failure affected the work of pharmacies and online stores, which can lead to delays in the delivery of goods and customer service.
The Hannaford network, also owned by Ahold Delhaize, is also having difficulty accessing its networks. The company urged people to contact local stores and pharmacies directly, as their website is temporarily unavailable. These technical problems create significant difficulties for customers in need of medicines and other essential goods.
It is not yet known when the networks will be fully restored. Ahold Delhaize assured that it will continue to take measures to protect its systems and prevent similar incidents in the future. However, experts note that the consequences of cyberattacks can be long-term, especially when it comes to such large companies whose infrastructure supports thousands of users and stores across the country.
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