London Drugs Hit by $25M Ransomware Attack: Refuses to Pay Cybercriminals

London Drugs suffered a ransomware attack, forcing store closures and a $25 million ransom demand from the cybercriminal group LockBit. The company refused to pay, instead offering employees two years of free identity theft protection and credit monitoring services.

Hot Take:

London Drugs is now the proud recipient of the “Worst Pharmacy Experience of the Year” award, thanks to LockBit’s latest ransomware escapade. While they may not be curing cyber-hangovers anytime soon, at least their pharmacists are standing by to help with the real ones!

Key Points:

  • London Drugs hit by a ransomware attack from the notorious LockBit group.
  • Stores temporarily shut down across Western Canada due to the attack.
  • LockBit demanded $25 million, but the company refused to pay.
  • Employee data possibly compromised, but customer data seems safe for now.
  • Free identity theft protection and credit monitoring offered to employees.

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