In August 2025, Miljödata, a supplier for around 200 Swedish municipalities, was hit by a ransomware attack. Data on more than 1.5 million people was exposed. Public services were disrupted.
This incident is a warning for construction, utilities, and energy companies. Your supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Today, suppliers aren’t just material providers. They include software, IT services, and digital platforms. A problem at any of these points can ripple through operations, compliance, and reputation.
The Global Context
The Miljödata breach isn’t an isolated case. Recent events around the world highlight the growing risks in supply chains:
- Jaguar Land Rover had to halt production for weeks due to an IT supplier breach. Manufacturing and logistics were heavily impacted.
- Collins Aerospace ransomware caused airport delays across Europe. Even indirect suppliers can disrupt critical infrastructure.
These examples show that any supplier can be a weak link, whether they provide IT systems, software, or services. Companies that overlook this risk expose themselves to operational, regulatory, and reputational damage.
Why This Matters for Swedish Utilities and Construction
Modern projects rely on interconnected systems: project management software, ERP platforms, SCADA, IoT networks, and cloud-based tools. If a supplier is compromised, the consequences can be serious:
- Delays: Projects may stall. Energy delivery schedules can be disrupted.
- Regulatory exposure: Breaches can trigger obligations under NIS2 and GDPR.
- Reputation risk: Service interruptions and data leaks damage trust with partners, clients, and the public.
Supplier risk is no longer just operational. It is strategic. Companies must actively understand and manage the risks across all suppliers, from materials to IT systems. See our latest blog about this topic here.
How Achilles Helps You Build a Resilient Supply Chain
Achilles provides a complete, multi-risk solution for supply chain management. Cybersecurity is one part, but it sits within a broader program covering operational, financial, and ethical risks.
Audit Programs & Verified Supplier Data
Achilles audits suppliers and verifies information across the supply chain. This gives visibility and confidence that suppliers meet your operational and ethical standards.
Cybersecurity Module
Our cyber risk solution protects against data breaches and attacks. We assess IT systems, data management, and governance practices to reduce the likelihood and impact of incidents.
Tailored, Modular Approach
Every organization has different needs. Achilles helps you identify your risk exposures and add the modules required—cyber, operational, financial, or ethical. This creates a resilient and transparent supply chain, capable of withstanding disruptions and regulatory scrutiny.
Continuous Monitoring & Insights
The supply chain doesn’t stay the same. Achilles provides ongoing monitoring and insights, alerting you to potential issues before they become crises. This allows proactive decision-making rather than reactive firefighting.
Why Acting Now Is Critical
The Miljödata breach shows that supplier risk is real, immediate, and costly. Organizations that act can:
- Keep operations running smoothly and projects on schedule
- Stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements
- Protect their reputation with clients, partners, and the public
- Strengthen trust and confidence in their supply chain
With Achilles, suppliers become strategic partners, not points of vulnerability. The right tools, insights, and verified data allow you to manage risk across regions, industries, and supplier types.
Hidden risks in supply chains, whether IT, digital services, or traditional vendors, pose growing threats to Swedish utilities and construction firms. Miljödata is a reminder: your weakest supplier can quickly become your biggest exposure.
Achilles helps organizations see the risks, act on them, and build resilient supply chains that are operationally strong, compliant, and trustworthy. In today’s interconnected world, this is no longer optional. It is essential.
