Boni, a well-known supermarket chain, has recently suffered a cyberattack that allowed hackers to access parts of its computer system. The company confirmed this news to ANP, a Dutch news agency, following an initial report by Distrifood, a trade website focused on the food retail industry.
While Boni has not disclosed whether any information was stolen, cybersecurity firm Hackmanac suggests otherwise. According to Hackmanac, hackers took 16 gigabytes of data, which could include sensitive financial information, personal data, and internal company files.
Hackmanac has also identified the Akira ransomware group as the likely culprit. Akira is a well-known group that has been linked to several cyberattacks this year. The FBI, Europol, and other agencies have previously warned about Akira’s activities. In just the last six months, the group has targeted over 250 organizations across North America, Europe, and Australia.
Akira’s strategy typically involves stealing data and demanding a ransom from victims in exchange for not leaking the information. So far, the group has demanded a total of around $42 million (38 million euros) in Bitcoin payments. However, it’s unclear how many of the targeted organizations have actually paid the ransom.
At this time, it is also not known if Boni was extorted or if the company paid any ransom. Boni has stated that it has implemented measures to prevent future cyberattacks.
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