In a recent turn of events, the LockBit ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on Canadian pharmacy chain London Drugs, which occurred in April. The cybercriminals are now threatening to release sensitive data online after reportedly unsuccessful negotiations with the company.
London Drugs, which employs over 9,000 people across 80 stores in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and British Columbia, was forced to shut down all its retail locations following the April 28 cyberattack. At the time, the company assured the public that there was no evidence indicating that customer or employee data had been compromised.
Despite these reassurances, the LockBit gang has now listed London Drugs on its extortion portal, threatening to publish stolen data unless a $25 million ransom is paid. London Drugs, however, has stated that they are both unwilling and unable to meet this ransom demand.
On May 9, Clint Mahlman, London Drugs’ President and Chief Operating Officer, reiterated that a forensic investigation conducted by third-party cybersecurity experts found no evidence of compromised customer databases, including health data. Nevertheless, as a precautionary measure, the company has notified all current employees and offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft pro
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