Microlise hit by cyber attack

The Microlise board says it has appointed external cyber security specialists whose investigations are underway to establish the nature and extent of the incident. The Microlise team is working hard to quickly bring the affected services back online, it added.

In a statement, Microlise said: “We are mindful of our obligations regarding data. It is too soon yet to make any determination around the impact this incident has had on personal data, but we will inform any individuals in line with our regulatory obligations should there be a need to do so. The company has relevant cyber insurance and is in discussions with its insurance provider.”

It added: “The company does not currently anticipate that this incident will have a material adverse impact on its forecasts or financial position.”

Microlise provides technology to more than 400 fleets in the UK, including 88% of UK grocery retailers, and has a 58% share of those fleets operating 500-plus heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).

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