FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

14th August 2025- 16:00 GMT

Stock in the Channel Responds Swiftly to Sophisticated Ransomware Attack

London, UK – August 14, 2025 – Stock in the Channel confirms that on the evening of Tuesday, August 12th, it was targeted by a ransomware attack, initiated through a zero-day vulnerability in a third-party application.

Despite adhering to industry best practices and maintaining a robust security posture, the attack was carried out by a highly knowledgeable and methodical group of cybercriminals. The company’s teams responded swiftly to identify the breach, contain the environment, and secure its systems.

There is currently no evidence of customer data compromise and are pleased to confirm that our systems are currently operational, with live data feeds, stock availability, and pricing information functioning as expected. While we are not yet declaring full operational status, we are conducting additional testing and validation to ensure all services are fully functional, reliable, and secure.

We would like to thank our incredible team for their tireless efforts in restoring services and reinforcing our systems. We also extend our sincere thanks to our customers for their continued commitment and patience during this time.

“We are seeing a significant increase in the frequency and sophistication of cyber threats,” said Paul Meyers, managing director at Stock in the Channel. “This incident highlights that even with strong security practices, determined and highly skilled attackers can find ways in. We acted quickly and decisively, and remain committed to protecting our customers and partners.”

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Media Relations
Email: support@stockinthechannel.com
Website: www.stockinthechannel.com