Ransomware Strikes Again: UK Supermarkets Face Chilling Supply Chain Chaos
Peter Green Chilled confirms a ransomware attack, freezing deliveries to UK supermarkets. While the transport activities remain unaffected, new orders are stalled. As businesses like The Black Farmer face significant losses, the attack highlights a troubling trend of cybercriminals targeting the UK retail sector, creating havoc for both businesses and consumers alike.
Hot Take:
Looks like the UK supermarkets are getting served a not-so-chilled dish of ransomware with a side of frozen assets. Peter Green Chilled, the logistics connoisseur of the frozen world, found itself in a frosty situation with its customers and hackers. As the cybercriminals turn up the heat, the only thing chilling here is the suspense over who will thaw first: the frozen food or the company’s operations. Someone pass the popcorn, or in this case, the frozen peas!
Key Points:
- Peter Green Chilled suffered a ransomware attack, affecting chilled and frozen food distribution.
- Major UK supermarkets are impacted, including Asda, Morrison’s, Sainsbury’s, and others.
- The company is not processing new orders and has blocked calls and emails.
- Ransomware attacks are becoming more disruptive, targeting supply chains.
- M&S is preparing a cyber insurance claim of up to £100 million to cover attack costs.