Peter Green Chilled, a UK-based logistics company specializing in the distribution of chilled and frozen food, has been targeted in a ransomware attack.
The company supplies major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Aldi, as well as Co-op and M&S.
The attack, which occurred on May 14th, caused significant disruption to the company’s operations, leading to a temporary halt in the processing of new orders.
On May 15th, Peter Green Chilled informed its customers of the cybersecurity incident via email.
Details regarding the attackers, the method of intrusion, and the ransom demand have not been disclosed by the company.
The attack is impacting the supply chain, with potential financial repercussions for businesses reliant on Peter Green Chilled.
One food brand estimates potential losses of approximately $133,000 per week due to the delivery disruptions.
Cybersecurity experts emphasize the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in retail and supply chain logistics, highlighting the need for modernized network visibility and threat resilience.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure providers to ransomware attacks.