One of the U.K.'s largest vet companies was hit by a major cyberattack, putting sensitive information at risk of malicious access.

A major cyberattack hit one of the UK's largest vet companies. Should pet owners be worried?

CVS Group, a leading integrated veterinary services provider, announced the cybersecurity breach, saying that malicious actors could have unauthorized external access to some of its IT systems.

One of UK's Largest Vet Companies Hit By Cyberattack

According to The Guardian's latest report, after the cybersecurity disruption, the British vet service provider continued to suffer from slow-running systems on Monday, Apr. 8.

The UK privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office, was already contacted by CVS Group regarding the cyberattack because of the risk of malicious access to personal details, as reported by Sky News.

The UK vet company has already conducted various efforts to contain the impact of the cybersecurity breach. One such effort is temporarily taking its IT systems offline to isolate the issue.

Thanks to its countermeasures, CVS Group prevented further malicious external access to its systems.

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Should Pet Owners Be Worried?

The cyberattack that hit CVS Group is concerning, especially since it is one of the largest veterinary firms in the United Kingdom. As of writing, CVS Group has over 500 locations around the world.

But, the British veterinary services provider said it is still working to determine the extent and nature of the cybersecurity attack.

If you're one of the pet owners who regularly visit CVS Group, the best thing you can do is wait for the company's official announcements.

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