"Canadian Supermarket Chain Sobeys Hit by Ransomware Attack"

Sobeys, a Canadian supermarket and pharmacy chain, is recovering from a cyberattack that might have involved the Black Basta ransomware.  Sobeys is the second largest supermarket chain in Canada and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Empire Company Limited, which operates more than 1,500 stores across the country under brands such as Foodland, IGA, Lawtons, Needs, Safeway, and more.  The company disclosed on November 7 that it fell victim to a cyberattack that impacted some in-store systems at its supermarkets and pharmacies.  By Friday, the company was able to fully restore impacted systems at its pharmacies.  The company stated that its stores are currently experiencing system issues that are affecting some of the services offered.  All their stores remain open and are not experiencing significant disruptions at this time.  Last week, the company reportedly informed Canadian privacy watchdogs that it had suffered a data breach, which suggests that personal information might have been compromised during the incident.  The company has not shared specific information on the type of cyberattack it fell victim to, but ransomware attacks typically cause prolonged system disruptions.  The attack appears to have involved the Black Basta ransomware, but researchers have found no mention of the Sobeys incident on the gang’s leak website.  Black Basta was initially observed in April 2022 but rose to fame fast, becoming one of the most prevalent ransomware families within roughly two months. 

SecurityWeek reports: "Canadian Supermarket Chain Sobeys Hit by Ransomware Attack"