Ahold Delhaize, a prominent Belgian-Dutch supermarket operator, reported a significant data breach due to a ransomware attack in November 2024, affecting over two million individuals in the US. The compromised data includes sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers and financial details. Following the breach, Ahold Delhaize has engaged cybersecurity experts to secure their systems and is offering impacted individuals a year of free identity protection. The attack has been attributed to the INC Ransom crew, and notably disrupted services at its US stores, including Food Lion and Hannaford.
Belgian-Dutch supermarket operator Ahold Delhaize disclosed a ransomware attack that compromised the personal data of over two million individuals, leading to heightened security measures.
Dyana Tull stated in a letter that affected individuals had their names, contact details, Social Security numbers, and financial information compromised, emphasizing the company's commitment to addressing the issue.
The company has begun providing free identity protection and credit monitoring services to those impacted, aiming to mitigate the consequences of the data breach.
The INC Ransom crew claimed responsibility for stealing six terabytes of data, affecting several of Ahold Delhaize's supermarket chains and disrupting online services.
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