Major attack on supermarket supply software

Blue Yonder, a software company specializing in the supply chain, has been hit by a major ransomware attack, with repercussions felt from the USA to the UK.

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The Arizona-based software company suffered disruptions to its managed services environment, which were attributed to a ransomware incident, according to a statement released by the company on Friday.

Acquired by Panasonic in 2021, Blue Yonder’s customers include some of the largest supermarket chains in the US and UK.

Although the software is not intended to record customer payments, Blue Yonder specializes in demand forecasting and replenishment, automated ordering, as well as warehouse and transportation management software.

This significantly affects the supply of grocery stores and other affected businesses.

Blue Yonder has not provided details of customers affected by the attack, but the company says it is making progress with recovery, although it still does not have a specific timeframe for restoration.

This is likely to cause many difficulties for businesses trapped in this situation.

According to CNN, Sainsbury and Morrisons, which have almost 500 retail stores across the UK, are said to be affected by the ransomware forward, while in the US, Albertsons and Kroger are also affected.

Other companies, such as Procter & Gamble and Fortune 500 companies, could also be impacted by this attack.