Some co-ops in Western Canada still closed after cybersecurity incidents

One of the most well-known stores in Western Canada says it has fallen victim to a cybersecurity incident.

In a tweet, Federated Co-op Ltd. confirmed that the incident has impacted some of its customer-facing systems and may continue to impact the inventory of certain food items.

Co-op first tweeted about the incident on Thursday, saying its stores and cardlock petrol stations were affected.

One of Western Canada's most popular stores has fallen victim to a cybersecurity incident. Employees at the Federated Co-op warehouse in Calgary, Alberta, on Friday, March 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh — One of Western Canada’s most popular stores has fallen victim to a cybersecurity incident. Employees at the Federated Co-op warehouse in Calgary, Alberta, on Friday, March 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Co-op says there is currently no evidence that customer data has been compromised.

The company says it will take appropriate action in the event of any changes.