Carpetright, a well-known flooring retailer with a significant presence across the country, is currently dealing with the aftermath of a malicious cyberattack on its headquarters in Purfleet, Essex. The cyber assault, initiated by hackers who deployed malware to disrupt operations, has caused widespread disruptions in the company's store network, preventing orders from being processed and leading to a significant business standstill.
A source from within the company shared insights into the situation, revealing the severity of the impact as systems remained down, hindering operations and leaving employees unable to conduct essential tasks since the attack. Management at Carpetright is working tirelessly to restore trading capabilities by Wednesday, although the process requires substantial effort and resources to rectify the damage done. Additionally, the incident has not only affected operational aspects but has also created challenges for employees, with thousands left unable to access critical payroll information due to the system disruption caused by the cyberattack.