Cyber Incident Victim: GoSport et Courir
Date:
Dec 2019
Location:
France
Summary
A ransomware attack targeted the French retail chains GoSport and Courir, disrupting operations and forcing the precautionary closure of two stores out of their 84 locations. These specific outlets were testing new point-of-sale software at the time of the incident. The attack formed part of a broader global ransomware campaign affecting diverse sectors, though no further technical details or data compromise specifics were disclosed regarding this retailer's case. Operational impacts included temporary loss of access to systems, though restoration methods or ransom demands were not detailed in available reporting.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| Available to members | 2 motives | 1 technique |
| Threat Actors | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0 actors | Available to members | Available to members |
Description
The ransomware attack targeting French retail brands GoSport and Courir occurred on or around December 12, 2019, disrupting operations across their store networks. Attackers encrypted critical systems, impacting point-of-sale infrastructure and necessitating the precautionary closure of two physical stores. These locations were specifically testing new cash register software at the time of the incident, though the total operational footprint comprised 84 stores. The cyber intrusion affected Office révélé Cha systems, though technical specifics regarding initial access vectors or malware variants weren't disclosed publicly. This incident coincided with a global surge in ransomware campaigns affecting transportation, healthcare, and industrial sectors across multiple continents.
Retail operations faced immediate disruption, with the forced store closures representing localized but strategically significant impacts due to their role in piloting new transactional technology. No customer data breaches or financial compromises were confirmed in available reports. The organizations' containment response focused on isolating affected systems, though technical remediation methods weren't detailed beyond the implied restoration of normal operations at 82 unaffected locations. Business continuity measures allowed majority functionality despite the ransomware's encryption payload, with recovery timelines for the closed stores remaining unspecified in public disclosures. The attack highlighted vulnerabilities in retail IT infrastructure during technology rollout phases.