UK’s Morrisons says cyber attack at technology provider hit Christmas sales


British supermarket group Morrisons said a November cyber attack at technology provider Blue Yonder hit its product availability, impacting sales in the Christmas quarter.

CEO Rami Baitieh said the attack meant Morrisons had to shut down its warehouse management system, leaving it without visibility on its fresh and produce stock levels for several days.

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Source: MSN News


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