Supplier to major supermarkets hit by cyber attack
Summary
Peter Green Chilled, a company that supplies major UK supermarkets, was targeted by a ransomware attack. This attack temporarily halted their order processing, but their transport operations continued. The incident highlights challenges faced by smaller logistics companies in dealing with cyber threats.Key Facts
- Peter Green Chilled supplies supermarkets like Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Aldi.
- The company was hit by a ransomware attack, where hackers lock data and demand money.
- Orders were not processed on the day of the attack, but deliveries prepared earlier were sent.
- The transport activities of the company continued without interruption.
- One customer, Black Farmer, is concerned about meat products going to waste due to delivery delays.
- Cyber attacks on the food distribution sector in the UK have increased significantly.
- Half of the UK's food goes through the cold chain sector, making it a key target for hackers.
- Many companies do not report cyber attacks to avoid losing control or facing more issues with law enforcement and insurers.
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