On late October, Tesco announced it was having some issues with the search function on their website after attempts to interfere with their systems. By the next day, the website’s functionality was restored but they had implemented a “virtual waiting room” to handle high volumes of traffic. Tesco did not disclose the nature of the cyberattack they suffered, but a spokesperson said there was nothing to indicate customer data was compromised and that they were continuing to ensure the safety of customer data. Tesco’s stock was relatively unaffected by the incident.