Ahold Delhaize takes systems offline after cyberattack — global retail giant says 'cybersecurity incident' hit systems, but stores remain open

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Ahold Delhaize took systems offline after a cyberattack, though details remain limited

Disruptions affected employee services and customer-facing websites across multiple retail brands

Company is investigating the incident amid concerns of another major ransomware-related attack

Ahold Delhaize has suffered a cyberattack that forced it to pull parts of its IT network offline.

On October 12, 2026, the retail giant issued a brief statement, saying it is experiencing a “security issue” within its network. “Our teams are taking…