Swedish supermarket chain Coop hit by Kaseya attack

The consequences of the Kaseya ransomware attack were seen across the globe in early July. A hundreds of businesses were hit, causing a knock-on effect to many essential suppliers. One company affected was the Swedish supermarket chain Coop. Around 500 Coop shops closed in the days following the attack, leaving many people having to travel further to buy essential supplies. The attack, which spread to many of Kaseya’s clients through its software, left Coop’s checkouts and self-service sections unable to operate. This attack is one of many seen recently which have directly affected the daily lives of ordinary people.