Spanish retailer Alcampo has reportedly suffered a cyber attack, however the group told local media that it acted quickly to mitigate its effects.
The retailer experienced the cyber attack between Sunday 25 August and Monday 26 August, according to media reports, and upon discovery of the incident, engaged data protection experts to implement the necessary technical, legal, and organisational measures. Over the past two days, Alcampo has also put in place a contingency system to mitigate the effects, which has enabled the retailer to continue its operations with relative normality.
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Source: ESM News
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