Hackers release corporate data stolen from London Drugs

British Columbia·Breaking

The retail and pharmacy chain had to shut down its nearly 80 stores across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba for a week after the cyberattack was reported on April 28.

The retail and pharmacy chain reported a cyberattack on April 28

A large storefront with the text reading 'London Drugs'.
Shoppers are turned away from London Drugs store during the fourth day of a nation wide store closure in Vancouver, B.C, on Wednesday May 1, 2024. Nearly 80 stores in Canada were shut for a week after a cyberattack was reported at the end of April. (Ben Nelms/CBC)

Retailer London Drugs says cybercriminals who stole files from its corporate head office last month have released some of the data after it refused to pay a ransom.

The company says the files may contain employee information, calling it a “deeply distressing” situation.

More to come.

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