Alliance Distribution Services (Hachette Australia): systems disruption after unauthorised activity
Hachette Australia told ABC News that unauthorised activity on the computer systems of its distribution subsidiary Alliance Distribution Services (ADS) was believed to have occurred on 18 July 2026. As of the 27 August 2026 ABC report, Hachette said it was still restoring systems and services, could not yet confirm a timeline for a full return to normal operations, and that restoring full operations securely remained its top priority. The disruption has hit book supply to Australian bookshops and authors ahead of the busy trading period. Hachette has not publicly confirmed whether the incident involved ransomware, data theft, or another form of attack. Secondary commentary that labels the event ransomware remains unverified by the company.
- Exploited in Australia?
- unknown
Primary: ABC News (quotes Hachette) ยท AFR (21 Aug; secondary)