A ransomware attack on IT provider Blue Yonder has impacted approximately 11,000 Starbucks locations in North America, along with two major UK supermarket chains, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. While Starbucks' sales remain unaffected, the attack disrupted backend processes such as barista payments and scheduling.
The attack forced Starbucks store managers to manually calculate employee pay, potentially leading to over or underpayments. Starbucks has assured employees they will receive correct compensation for all hours worked. Learn more about budget smartphones.
UK supermarkets Sainsbury's and Morrisons also experienced disruptions. Morrisons reported issues with its warehouse management systems for fresh food and produce, while Sainsbury's implemented contingency plans. Both are working closely with Blue Yonder to resolve the situation. Check out the latest tech updates.
Car manufacturer Ford, also a Blue Yonder client, is currently assessing whether its operations have been affected. The attack highlights the vulnerability of businesses reliant on third-party IT services. Explore cloud benefits for developers.