Ahold Delhaize Confirms Data Breach of 2.2M amid INC Ransomware Claims

Grocery giant Ahold Delhaize USA faced a major data breach affecting over 2.2 million employees. Learn what sensitive info was stolen and the ransomware group behind the Nov 2024 attack.

A data breach at Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC, a company providing support to the major East Coast grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize USA, has affected more than 2.2 million (2,242,521) individuals (including over 95,000 Mainers).

The incident, which involved unauthorized access to internal US business systems, occurred between November 5th and 6th, 2024, leading to the theft of highly sensitive personal, financial, and health information primarily belonging to current and former employees.

Ahold Delhaize USA is a prominent name in the US grocery sector, operating popular brands such as Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop. According to Ahold Delhaize USA’s official statement, the company is notifying those impacted ...