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Coles probes cyber security incident, says no evidence customer data compromised

By Thomson Reuters Nov 15, 2026 | 4:30 PM

Nov 16 (Reuters) – Australian retailer Coles Group said on Monday it is currently ​investigating a cyber security ‌incident, but has found no evidence that customer, team or supplier data has been compromised.

Here are the ‌details:

• ​The company ⁠did not clarify ⁠what data was targeted in the attack, but it is working with the Australian Cyber ​Security Centre and will keep engaging with relevant ⁠agencies and regulators ⁠as its investigation continues

• ​Operations continue and customers are ​able to shop as normal ‌with Coles in stores and online, the company added

• Coles said it was working ⁠with global cyber security experts to contain and shore up its IT ⁠environment

• ‌The incident underlines ⁠a rising tide of ​cyber ‌attacks in Australia, prompting ​the government ⁠to push for measures that would mandate AI companies to report breaches

(Reporting by Shravya Marakini in Bengaluru; Editing by ​Andrea Ricci)