Cadbury among firms hit by latest cyber attack

Cadbury Ireland is among a growing number of Irish-based companies reported to have been hit by the latest global cyber attack.

Cadbury owner Mondelez International confirmed it had experienced a “global IT outage” on its network and were working to restore their systems.

Other international corporations with offices here, including US pharmaceutical company MSD, global container shipping company Maersk Line, and UK advertising agency WPP, have also said their systems were affected by the attack.