Cyberattack on Grocery Store Chain in Canada

January 3, 2025

INCIDENT

Since December 12, Avril supermarkets have been operating at a slow pace. The grocery store chain with 13 branches in Quebec, was the victim of a cyberattack. Computer and telephone systems were affected. No stores had to close, but service was somewhat slowed.

Customers' personal data is not believed to have been compromised. It is too early to measure the financial losses associated with this event.

Incident Date

December 12, 2024

Location

Canada

Estimated Cost

computer and telephone systems affected

Victims

Type of Malware

No Malware identified

Threat Source

No threat source identified