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Security · Updated 20 Oct, 04:48 pm IST

Ahold Delhaize cyberattack disrupts websites, apps and some services in US and Europe

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Why it matters for readers: It explains why websites or apps can suddenly stop working even when physical stores stay open.

  • Ahold Delhaize said the incident forced it to take systems offline, causing outages for brand websites and apps.1
  • Customers in the Netherlands (Albert Heijn, Etos, Gall & Gall) and Belgium (Delhaize) experienced website and app outages, while Stop & Shop staff reported trouble accessing schedules and pay stubs in the US.1
  • Stores remained open to serve customers despite the disruption, according to the company.1
  • Albert Heijn's website and app were back online and home deliveries were expected to resume from Friday, October 23, while some European and US brand services remained offline as work continued.1

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