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Wake Up And Smell The Ransomware—Starbucks Impacted By Cyber Attack

Nov 26, 2024 - forbes.com
The AI-driven supply chain platform, Blue Yonder, has confirmed a ransomware attack on its system, affecting major retailers including Starbucks in the U.S. and at least two of the big four U.K. supermarket chains. The cyber attack, which took place on Nov. 21, has disrupted Blue Yonder's managed services hosted environment. The company is yet to confirm a timeline for full-service restoration. Starbucks has reported disruptions to its barista schedule management and payments, although it maintains that customer service has not been impacted.

In the U.K., supermarket chains Morrisons and Sainsbury’s have also been affected by the ransomware attack on Blue Yonder. Both companies have reassured customers that they have contingency plans in place. The situation is ongoing, with further updates on the impact and recovery from the ransomware attack expected in the future.

Key takeaways:

  • A ransomware attack on the AI-driven supply chain platform Blue Yonder is impacting Starbucks in the U.S. and at least two of the big four U.K. retail supermarket chains.
  • Blue Yonder confirmed the cyber attack took place on Nov. 21 and has caused disruptions to its managed services hosted environment.
  • The ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has affected Starbucks' barista schedule management and payments, but the company claims it is not impacting customer service.
  • Two of the big four supermarket chains in the U.K., Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, have also been impacted by the Blue Yonder ransomware attack.
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