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Giant grocery stores’ website and mobile application experienced a prolonged outage following a cybersecurity incident detected by parent company Ahold Delhaize. The international retail conglomerate proactively took several digital systems offline to contain the threat and protect network security. Despite the software disruptions, all physical grocery stores, pharmacies, and fuel stations have continued operating normally during regular hours. Customers with unfulfilled online orders are being issued refunds, and the company noted that third-party delivery options like Instacart and DoorDash remain available. Preliminary investigations indicate no confirmed evidence that customer personal or financial data was compromised, though security assessments remain ongoing.