Maker of British treats, KP Snacks, hit with ransomware attack

British snack brand maker KP Snacks was hit with a ransomware attack that grabbed confidential employee information and disrupting the company's production and distribution. — dpa

The maker of popular British snack brands was the victim of a ransomware attack last week, the company confirmed on Wednesday, the latest hack to disrupt food supplies.

KP Snacks said it was investigating the January 28 incident and has notified its customers and suppliers. "Our internal IT teams continue to work with third-party experts to assess the situation,” a spokeswoman said in an email.