# Ahold Delhaize takes systems offline after network security incident

_Published Monday, October 12, 2026 at 11:09 AM EDT · Security, Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Ahold Delhaize confirmed that it took some systems offline to protect them while assessing and mitigating a network security incident. The retailer said its stores remain open, but BleepingComputer reported disruptions affecting employees and customer services in the United States and Europe.

Stop & Shop employees have had trouble accessing schedules and pay stubs. Customers have been unable to use websites, apps and customer service platforms at Albert Heijn, Etos and Gall & Gall in the Netherlands, and Delhaize in Belgium. An internal memo shared by Food Lion employees warned that stores might be unable to shop, stage or hand off orders.

## Sources

- [BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/retail-giant-ahold-delhaize-takes-systems-offline-after-cyberattack/)

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Canonical: https://techandbusiness.org/newswire/ThvJtuuxdTKOcr2XIrrbr0
Published: 2026-10-12T15:09:33.309Z
Story chronology: 2026-10-12T13:51:07.000Z
Retrieved: 2026-10-12T17:48:11.666Z
Publisher: Tech & Business (techandbusiness.org)