Co-op boss confirms all 6.5m members had data stolen
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 16 – Co-op is partnering with The Hacking Games to nurture young cybersecurity talent after hackers stole names, addresses, and contact details of all 6.5 million members in April 2025.
- Co-Op CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq confirmed that all 6.5 million members had their personal data stolen in a cyber-attack in April.
- Khoury-Haq said she would not resign, but she was 'incredibly sorry' for the attack and its impact on colleagues.
- Four suspects were arrested in relation to cyber-attacks on Co-op and Marks & Spencer in spring 2023.
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Co-op CEO admits cyberattack stole all data
The CEO of the Co-op, Shirine Khoury-Haq, has confirmed that all 6.5 million members of the mutual had their personal data stolen in a major cyberattack discovered in April 2025. “It hurt my members… and that I do take personally,” Khoury-Haq told the BBC, adding she was “incredibly sorry” for the breach. The stolen information included names, addresses, and contact details… Source
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In a stunning admission that underscores the escalating vulnerabilities in retail cybersecurity, the Co-op, one of the UK’s largest consumer cooperatives, has confirmed that hackers stole personal data from all 6.5 million of its members during a cyberattack earlier this year. The breach, which targeted contact details including names, addresses, and phone numbers, did not compromise financial information such as card numbers or transaction data…
Co-op confirms data of 6.5 million members stolen in cyberattack
UK retailer Co-op has confirmed that personal data of 6.5 million members was stolen in the massive cyberattack in April that shut down systems and caused food shortages in its grocery stores.
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