Overview

• Blue Yonder, a major supply chain software provider, was hit by a ransomware attack on November 21, disrupting its managed services environment.
• Starbucks' ability to manage barista schedules and payroll across 11,000 North American stores has been affected, forcing manual workarounds to ensure employees are paid.
• The attack also disrupted operations for UK grocery chains Morrisons and Sainsbury's, with Morrisons relying on backup systems and Sainsbury's restoring services quickly.
• Blue Yonder, owned by Panasonic, has not disclosed the number of affected clients or whether customer data was compromised, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
• Ransomware attacks have been on the rise globally, with experts emphasizing the need for stronger cybersecurity measures in supply chain networks.