Canadian pharmacy chain London Medicine has closed all its retail shops to include what it described as a “cybersecurity incident.”
The corporate has additionally employed exterior consultants to research the cyberattack that impacted its techniques over the weekend.
“On April 28, 2024, London Drugs discovered that it was the victim of a cybersecurity incident. Out of an abundance of caution, London Drugs is closing all stores across Western Canada until further notice,” London Medicine stated in a press release.
“Upon discovering the incident, London Drugs immediately undertook countermeasures to protect its network and data, including retaining leading third-party cybersecurity experts to assist with containment, remediation and to conduct a forensic investigation.”
London Medicine stated it had discovered no proof pointing to buyer or worker information being impacted within the incident.
The chain suggested clients to name their native pharmacy to make preparations if they’ve “urgent pharmacy needs.”
London Medicine has but to inform related authorities concerning this cyberattack, given there is not any indication that buyer or worker private or well being info has been compromised.
“Should our investigation indicate any personal information has been compromised, we would notify those impacted and applicable privacy commissioners in accordance with applicable privacy laws,” the chain added.
London Medicine employs greater than 9,000 individuals who present pharmacy and healthcare providers in over 80 shops throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and British Columbia.
A London Medicine spokesperson did not reply to a request for extra particulars concerning the incident when BleepingComputer reached out earlier right now.
