Technology news and discussion on TalkFuse.
Coles brings in overseas specialists to investigate cyber incident
Coles has called in international cyber security specialists after identifying an incident affecting its systems. The Australian supermarket chain said it was working to understand and respond to the issue, as warnings point to a rise in cyber attacks worldwide.
The article provides no details about when the incident began, which systems or data may be affected, or whether customers have experienced disruption. Coles has not reported the cause or identified those responsible; the wider warning is that organisations face increasing cyber security threats.
In short
- Coles brought in global experts after a cyber security incident.
- The affected systems and potential impact have not been specified.
- The incident comes amid warnings of rising cyber attacks.
Explained simply
Coles is one of Australia’s largest supermarket chains, selling food and household goods through shops and online. Like other large retailers, it relies on computer systems to manage services such as sales, stock and customer accounts.
A cyber incident is an event involving unauthorised access to, or disruption of, computer systems. Specialists may help an organisation assess what happened and limit any effects; the details can matter to customers, staff and the business, as well as to the wider discussion about cyber security.
Cybersecurity Technology World
Read the full article at the source →
Originally published by Daily Mail as “Coles calls in global experts over ‘cyber security incident’ amid warning of increasing attacks worldwide”.